This document sets out the families of the English earldoms
which were created during the period between the Norman conquest and 1122, in
approximate chronological order of their first creation. Two companion
documents show the families of earls whose earldoms were created between 1138
and 1143, and between 1207 and 1466.

William I King of England granted extensive estates to
Norman barons as a reward for their part in the conquest of the Anglo-Saxon
kingdom. The complexity of this task implies the rapid implementation of a
sophisticated bureaucracy. The resulting network of local feudal lordships not
only enabled the king to assert rapid control over every part of the country
but also created a network of local power bases for these influential
immigrants. The grants were personal from the king and were therefore also
revocable at the king's will. There are numerous examples of changes in local
control which followed forfeiture imposed as punishment for various
transgressions.

In many cases, the same individual lord was granted numerous
different lordships. An extreme example is provided by King William's grants
of more than 500 different manors to his half-brother Odo Bishop of Bayeux. The process therefore also enabled the grantees to reward their own retainers with
sub-grants of land, which led to a second wave of Norman immigrants who had not
taken part in the conquest but who were subsequently rewarded for their loyalty
during the absence of their masters at war in England.

The grants to the same individual frequently included
property in many different parts of the country. There were exceptional cases:
for example, most of the grants to Bishop Odo were in Kent. Over time, the territorial allocation became ever more disjointed as holdings were
transferred between families either by sale, inheritance or marriage portion.
It is not known whether the piecemeal attribution of land was a conscious
policy on the part of the monarch to reduce the risk of local power-bases
emerging which could challenge his central royal authority. Whether or not the
intention, it was certainly the result as the English earls were never able to
concentrate their power in centralised counties in the same way as, for
example, their French or German counterparts.

Another result of the decentralised nature of land grants
was the slow emergence of territorial epithets attached to titles. The more
powerful grantees of land held the title earl [comes]. No documents
have survived which indicate that the title was attributed by specific royal
grant. Although they acquired considerable power in the counties in which
their main estates lay, during the immediate post-conquest period contemporary
records rarely show titles such as "Earl of [county]", the
territorial qualification being gradually applied over time. As late as 1161,
Hawise, widow of William de Roumare Earl of Lincoln, described herself as
"Hadewysia comitissa de Rumara"[1],
and her son William Earl of Lincoln styled himself "Earl William de Romara" during the reign of Richard I[2].
One contrasting example of an early territorial epithet is provided by Roger de
Montgommery Earl of Shrewsbury who, as "Rogerus comes Salosberiensis",
witnessed a charter of King William I granting the barony of Plessis to the
church of Bayeux dated 24 Dec 1074[3],
although it is possible that the earldom of Shrewsbury was a special case
because of the particular need for territorial control to protect against raids
from the neighbouring Welsh. The earldom of Lincoln even provides an example
of a double creation, as King Stephen created William de Roumare Earl of Lincoln in [1141], but also created Gilbert de Gand Earl of Lincoln in [1147/48]. The
inevitable conclusion is that the territorial epithet was not considered
exclusive at the time. Reference to these early earls as "Earl in [county]" rather than "Earl of [county]" may therefore more accurately
reflect contemporary reality. This is not unlike the situation in Germany, where titles were rarely linked to a particular territory before the early 12th
century.

By the 1140s there are signs that titles were becoming more
closely linked to the counties. Under a charter dated [1142], Empress Matilda conceded that Aubrey de Vere should be "Earl of Cambridgeshire…unless
that county were held by the King of the Scots, [or in the latter case] one of
Earl of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire or Dorsetshire"[4]. This example
also demonstrates that availability played a large part in the attribution of a
county to a new title. Aubrey de Vere held land in Essex (where 14 estates had
been granted to his grandfather by King William I[5]), Suffolk (9 estates) and Cambridgeshire (7 estates), but only the last named county was
available for an earldom in the early 1140s. King Stephen had already granted
the earldom of Essex to Geoffrey de Mandeville by charter at Westminster in
[Jun/Dec] 1140, confirmed by another grant by Empress Matilda in [Jun] 1141
after Geoffroy abandoned the king following the battle of Lincoln in Feb 1141[6]. Suffolk may also
have been unavailable as it was already closely associated with the earldom of Norfolk, conceded by King Stephen to Hugh Bigod in [Dec 1140/Jan 1141]. As it turned out, Aubrey became Earl of Oxford, not one of the counties where he held significant amounts
of land.

Few earldoms were created during the post-conquest period.
However, the earls represented only a small proportion of the English
nobility. The vast majority of English nobles were the numerous local feudal
lords who held no formal title but whose nobility was not in doubt. This had
two results. Firstly, it meant that the pool of noble marriage partners
available for the earls and their immediate families was considerably extended
outside their own limited family groups. The resulting exogamous pattern of
marriages was reflected in the marriage policies of the English royal family
which, in addition to European dynastic marriages, did not hesitate to marry
into English families of the lesser nobility. Secondly, it provided
opportunity for advancement to many other families besides those of the
principle earls. Even if they never made the transition to earldom, many such
families enjoyed great influence, as shown by frequent marriages with the
first-tier nobility. A notable example is provided by the Tosny family (see the
document NORMANDY NOBILITY).

The first post-conquest earldoms were Chester, Hereford, Huntingdon (with Northampton), Kent, Norfolk and Shrewsbury (Shropshire). King William II created the earldoms of Surrey and Warwick, and maybe Buckingham, although the
supposed titleholder of the last named is more frequently described in
contemporary sources as "Walterus comes .. cognomina Giffardus"[7]. King Henry I created the earldoms of Leicester and Gloucester, the latter for his illegitimate
son Robert.

William I King of England granted
the city of Chester and large areas surrounding it to Gerbod, dated to before
1071. After Gerbod returned to Flanders, the king must have considered this
grant forfeited or otherwise ineffective, as he granted the city and county of Chester to Hugues d'Avranches in 1071. Cheshire is described as a "County
Palatine" but it is unclear what practical difference this made to its
constitution or administration. On the death of Ranulf "de
Blundeville" Earl of Chester in 1232, King Henry III appointed John
"le Scot", son of David of Scotland Earl of Huntingdon, as Earl of
Chester. After his death in 1237, the earldom remained vacant until King Henry created his son Edward (later King Edward I) Earl of Chester in 1254. The earldom
was held briefly by Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester in 1265, but after his
death at the battle of Evesham 4 Aug 1265 King Henry III annexed the earldom of
Chester to the crown. Since then, the title Earl of Chester has been one of
the titles granted to the eldest son of the monarch until the present time.

Three siblings, parents not known.
As noted below, one charter suggests that Gundred’s mother was Mathilde de
Flandre, wife of William I King of England, by an earlier husband who is not otherwise
recorded, but this information is dubious as discussed further below. Their
possible family connection to the Avoués de Saint-Bertin is also discussed
below:

1.GERBOD (-after 22 Feb 1071). Earl of Chester: Orderic Vitalis
records that King William had “iamdudum” granted “Cestram et
comitatum eius” to “Gherbodo Flandrensi”, who was harried
ceaselessly “ab Anglis quam a Guallis”, who was granted permission by
the king to return to Flanders but was captured and imprisoned, dated to 1071[8]. The Complete
Peerage states that he returned to Flanders where he fought and was
captured at the battle of Cassel 22 Feb 1071 “and kept captive for a long
period, never coming back to England” (no primary source cited)[9]. same person
as...?GERBOD [II] (-[after 6 Jan
1056]). Avoué de
Saint-Bertin. The Complete Peerage says that Gerbod Earl of
Chester was “avoué of the abbey of St Bertin” without stating the
primary source on which this information is based[10]. If correct, the
chronology suggests that he was Gerbod [II]. However, this co-identity is not
ideal considering that Gundred, sister of Gerbod Earl of Chester, married in
1070, which suggests that her brother was a relatively young man when appointed
earl by the English king. Another possibility is that the sources, quoted
below, in which Gerbod [II] is named in fact refer to two different avoués
named Gerbod, and that the earl of Chester was the same person who was named
only in 1056. "…Gerbodonis advocati, Ernulfi advocati…"
signed the charter dated 1026 under which "Balduinus Taruannensis
ecclesia episcopus" exchanged property with the abbot of Saint-Bertin[11]. ["…Gerbodonis
advocati" signed the charter dated 6 Jan 1042 under which Baudouin V
Count of Flanders settled the entitlements of the avoués of Saint-Bertin in the
seigneurie of Arques[12].
"Dominum Bovonem abbatem et advocatem huius loci Gerbodonem"
settled a dispute relating to "villa sancti Bertini Arkas" by
undated charter, placed in the compilation with other charters dated 1056[13]. Baudouin V
Count of Flanders confirmed privileges relating to "villa sanct Bertini
Arkas", settling a dispute between "abbatis Bovonis et
Gerbodonis advocati", by charter dated 6 Jan 1056[14].]

2.GUNDRED (-Castle Acre, Norfolk 27 May 1085, bur Lewes Priory). Orderic Vitalis
records that King William I granted "Sutregiam" to "Guillelmo
de Guarenna" who had married "Gundredam sororem Gherbodi"[15]. "Willelmus de Warenna…Surreie comes [et] Gundrada uxor mea" founded
Lewes Priory as a cell of Cluny by charter dated 1080[16]. This charter
also names "domine mee Matildis regine, matris uxoris mee",
specifying that the Queen gave "mansionem quoque Carlentonam nomine"
to Gundred. It is presumably on this basis that some secondary works claim, it
appears incorrectly, that Gundred was the daughter of William I King of
England. Weir asserts that the charter in question "has been proved
spurious"[17],
although it is not certain what other elements in the text indicate that this
is likely to be the case. Assuming the charter is genuine, it is presumably
possible that "matris" was intended in the context to indicate
a quasi-maternal relationship, such as foster-mother or godmother. The same
relationship is referred to in the charter dated to [1080/86] under which
William I King of England donated property in Norfolk to Lewes priory, for the
souls of “…Gulielmi de Warenna et uxoris suć Gundfredć filić meć”[18]. Gundred died in
childbirth. The necrology of Longpont records the death “VII Kal Jun”
of “Gondreda comitissa”[19].
m (1070) as his first wife, WILLIAM [I]
de Warenne, son of RAOUL de Warenne & his [first wife Beatrix ---] (-Lewes 24 Jun 1088, bur Lewes Priory). He was created Earl of Surrey in [late Apr] 1088.

3.FREDERIC (-[after 1086]). Domesday
Book records that “William” held land in Trumpington village,
Cambridgeshire, in the land of “William de Warenne”, adding that “Toki”
held it from the bishop of Ely in the time of King Edward and that “afterwards
Frederick William’s brother had this land”[20].
The implication of the passage is that “William” was “William de
Warenne”, and that “Frederick” was therefore his brother. It is
assumed that “brother” was used in a broad sense and that Frederic was
William’s brother-in-law. Domesday Book records the lands of William de
Warenne in Norfolk, including in Greenhoe Hundred “Acre...this is of the
fief of Frederick”[21].

HUGUES d'Avranches
"Lupus", son of RICHARD "le Goz" Vicomte d'Avranches &
his wife --- ([1047]-St Werburg's Abbey, Chester 27 Jul 1101[22]). A manuscript relating to St Werburgh’s
Chester records that “Hugo Lupus filius ducis Britannić et nepos Gulielmi
magni ex sorore” transformed the foundation into a monastery[23]. This suggests
that the mother of Hugues may have been a uterine sister of King William, and
therefore daughter of Herluin de Conteville. However, no indication has been
in other primary sources which supports the contention that Hugues was the son
of a duke of Brittany. It is assumed therefore that both lines of his
parentage have been romanticised in this document to improve his status and
reputation. Robert of Torigny's De Immutatione Ordinis Monachorum records
that "Hugo vicecomitis Abrincatensis postea…comes Cestrensis"
founded "abbatiam Sancti Severi in Constantinensi episcopatu"[24]. The Brevis
Relatio de Origine Willelmi Conquestoris records that "Hugone
postea comite de Cestria" contributed 60 ships towards the invasion of
England in 1066[25].
Orderic Vitalis records that King William granted “Cestrensem consulatum”
to “Hugonis de Abrincis filio Ricardi cognomento Goz” after Gerbod
returned to Flanders, dated to 1071[26],
whereby he is considered to have become Earl [of Chester]. Orderic
Vitalis records that “Hugonis de Abrincis filio Ricardi cognomento Goz...cum
Rodberto de Rodelento et Rodberto de Malopassu” [Robert de Rhuddlan and
Robert de Malpas] shed “multum Guallorum sanguinem”[27]. He succeeded
his father in [1082] as Vicomte d'Avranches. An undated charter records the
grant of pasturage rights "ad castrum Claromontis, Credulii, Gornaci,
Lusarchiarum" to Saint-Leu d’Esserant by "Hugo comes Cestrensis"
and "Hugo Claromontensis et Margarita uxor eius", later
confirmed by "Rainaldus comes" with the consent of "uxore
eius Clementia et filiis eius Guidone et Rainaldo"[28]. Domesday Book
records that “Earl Hugh” held Bickton in Fordinbridge Hundred in Hampshire;
Drayton in Sutton Hundred and Buscot in Wyfold hundred in Berkshire; his
land-holdings in Dorset; and in numerous other counties[29]. Orderic Vitalis
names “Hugonem comitem et Ricardum de Radveriis...Rodbertum de Molbraio”
as the main supporters of “Henricus clito” who governed “Abrincas et
Cćsarisburgum et Constantiam atque Guabreium” [Avranches, Cherbourg,
Coutances, Gavray], dated to [1090][30].
Florence of Worcester records that, in 1098, he and Hugh de Montgommery Earl of Shrewsbury led troops into Anglesey where they mutilated or massacred many of the
inhabitants of the island[31].
"…Hugonis comitis…" subscribed a charter dated 14 Sep 1101
under which Henry I King of England donated property to Bath St Peter[32]. He founded the
abbeys of Saint-Sever in Normandy and St Werburg in Chester, becoming a monk at
the latter four days before he died[33].
Orderic Vitalis states that Hugues was "a slave to gluttony, he
staggered under a mountain of fat" and was "given over to
carnal lusts and had a numerous progeny of sons and daughters by his concubines"[34]. The Annales
Cestrienses record the death in 1101 of “Hugone comite Cestrensi”[35]. The Annales Cambrić record the death in 1101 of "Hugo comes Crassus urbis Legionum"[36].
A manuscript narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of
Lincoln records the death “VI Kal Aug” of “Hugo primus comes Cestrić”[37].

[m firstly ---. No
direct evidence has been found about this supposed first marriage. However,
assuming that the birth date of Hugh is correctly estimated to [1047] as shown
above, it would be surprising if his marriage to Ermentrude de Clermont (before
1093) was his first.]

1.RICHARD d'Avranches ([1093]-drowned off Barfleur, Normandy 25 Nov
1120). Orderic Vitalis names “Ricardum
Cestrensis comitatum hćredum” as the child of “Hugonis de Abrincis filio
Ricardi cognomento Goz” and his wife “Ermentrudem filiam Hugonis de
Claromonte Belvacensi”, adding that he died “juvenis” and childless
“VII Kal Dec” in the shipwreck “cum Guillelmo Adelino Henrici regis
Anglorum filio”[41].
A manuscript narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of
Lincoln records that “Richardus filius eius” was “puer septem annorum”
when he succeeded “Hugo primus comes Cestrić”[42]. His date of
birth is estimated from the Annales Cestrienses which record the death
in 1101 of “Hugone comite Cestrensi” and the succession of “Ricardus
puer vii annorum”[43].
He succeeded his father in 1101 as Earl of Chester and Vicomte d'Avranches. William of Malmesbury records that Richard drowned with his wife following
the sinking of the “Blanche Nef [White Ship]”[44]. The Continuator
of Florence of Worcester names "…Ricardus comes Cestrensis, Otthuel
frater eius…" among those drowned in the sinking of the White Ship[45]. The Annales
Cestrienses record that “in die S. Katerine” 1120 “filius regis
et Ricardus comes Cestrie cum uxore sua” were sunk “apud Barbelfleo”[46]. m (1115) MATHILDE de Blois,
daughter of ETIENNE Comte de Blois & his wife Adela de Normandie (-drowned
off Barfleur, Normandy 25 Nov 1120). Her parentage and marriage are recorded
by Orderic Vitalis[47].
The Annales Cestrienses record the marriage in 1115 of “Ricardus
comes Cestrić” and “Mathildam neptem Henrici regis filiam Stephanis
comitis”[48].
William of Malmesbury records that she drowned with her husband following the
sinking of the “Blanche Nef [White Ship]”[49].
The Continuator of Florence of Worcester names "…neptis regis Comitissa de Cestria" among those drowned in the sinking of the White Ship[50]. The Annales
Cestrienses record that “in die S. Katerine” 1120 “filius regis
et Ricardus comes Cestrie cum uxore sua” were sunk “apud Barbelfleo”[51].

Earl Hugh had three illegitimate children by unknown
mistresses:

2.OTTIWELL [Otuel] (-drowned off Barfleur, Normandy 25 Nov 1120). He was tutor to the children of Henry I King of
England. "…Otuero filio comitis…"
witnessed the charter dated 1114 under which Henry I King of England granted
the land of Roger de Worcester to Walter de Beauchamp[52]. His parentage is confirmed more precisely by the Continuator
of Florence of Worcester who names "…Ricardus comes Cestrensis, Otthuel
frater eius…" among those drowned in the sinking of the White Ship[53]. [m
([1116/19], as her second husband, MARGUERITE,
widow of WILLIAM
de Mandeville, daughter and heiress of EUDO de Rie, dapifer, of
Colchester, Essex & his wife Rohese ---. The Genealogia Fundatoris
of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names “Margareta” as daughter of “Eudoni
dapifero Regis Normannić”, adding that she married “Willielmo de
Mandavill” by whom she was mother of “Gaufridi filii comitis Essexić et
iure matris Normannić dapifer”[54]. According to the Complete
Peerage, this genealogy is “probably erroneous” but it does not
explain the basis for the doubts[55]. Her second marriage is
suggested by a charter dated [1141/42], under which Empress Matilda made
various grants of property including a grant to "Willelmo filio Otuel
fratri…Comitis Gaufredi" (identified as Geoffrey de Mandeville Earl of
Essex)[56]. The only contemporary "Otuel" so
far identified is the illegitimate son of Hugh Earl of Chester.] Otuel &
his wife had [one] child:

a)[WILLIAM
FitzOtuel ([1120]-after [1166/75]). Empress Matilda made various
grants of property including a grant to "Willelmo filio Otuel
fratri…Comitis Gaufredi" (identified as Geoffrey de Mandeville Earl of
Essex)[57]. It is not certain that "Otuel" was
the same person as the illegitimate son of Earl Hugh, although as noted above
no other person of this name has yet been identified. The co-identification
appears confirmed by the following two charters. "Hugo comes Cestrie"
confirmed a donation of land in Thoresby donated by "Willelmus filius
Othuer" to Greenfield priory, Lincolnshire, for the soul of "patris
mei Randulfi", by charter dated to [1155] witnessed by "Matilla
matre sua…"[58]. "Willelmus comes de Essex"
confirmed a donation of land in Aby and South Thoresby donated by "Willelmus
filius Otueli avunculus meus" to Greenfield priory, Lincolnshire by
charter dated to [1166/75] witnessed by "Simone de Bello Campo…"[59]. "…Willelmo filio Otueri, Rannulfo de Seis,
Ingeramo Bagot…" witnessed the charter dated to the reign of King
Henry II under which "Matildis de Stafford" granted land in
Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire to "Matildi filie Roberti filii Gilberti
filiole mee", with the consent of "Johannis filii mei et
Radulfi nepotis mei"[60].]

3.ROBERT (-after 1102). He was recorded as the son of Hugh Earl of Chester by Orderic Vitalis, who specifies that he was a monk at the abbey of Saint-Evroul , Normandy[61]. He was appointed Abbot of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk in 1100 by Henry I King of England, but deposed in 1102 by Anselm Archbishop of
Canterbury at the Council of London[62].

RANULF
du Bessin "le Meschin", son of RANULF Vicomte du Bessin [Bayeux] & his wife Marguerite [Matilda] d'Avranches (-17 or 27 Jan 1129, bur Chester, Abbey of St Werburgh). Orderic Vitalis names
him and his mother[65].
"…Rannulfus filius Rannulfi vicecomitis…Rannulfus vicecomes"
witnessed the charter dated 24 Apr 1089 under which Robert III Duke of Normandy donated property to Bayeux cathedral[66].
A charter of King Henry II records donations to York St Mary, including the
donation of “ecclesias de Apelby…sancti Michaelis et sancti Laurentii”
by “Radulfus Meschin”[67].
The Liber Vitć of Durham names "Rannulfus Mahald uxor eius
Ricardus Rannulfus de Mesc filii eorum Lucia uxor Rann"[68]. He succeeded
his father as Vicomte du Bessin [Bayeux]. “Ranulfus Meschinus Richerio Vicecomiti
Karlioli” donated property for the foundation of Wetherhal priory, Cumberland, for the souls of “Domini mei Regis Willelmi…et Richard fratris mei…mea et
uxoris meć Lucić…”, by undated charter, witnessed by “Osberto
vicecomite, Waldievo filio Gospatricii comitis, et Forna Sigulfi filio et Ketello
Eldredi filio et Herveio Morini filio et Eliphe de Penrith”[69]. “Ranulfus
Meschines” donated property to Wetherall priory, Cumberland, by undated
charter, witnessed by “uxore mea Lucia, Willielmo fratre meo…”[70]. He was
appointed Vicomte d'Avranches in 1120 after the death of his first cousin Richard d'Avranches, and also obtained the grant of the county palatine of Chester thereby
becoming Earl of Chester (upon which he surrendered the lordship of Carlisle). The Annales Cestrienses record in 1121 that “Ranulphus Miscinus”
was made “comes”[71].
He was commander of the royal forces in Normandy in 1124[72]. The Annales
Cestrienses record in 1128 the death of “Ranulphus Miscinus comes
Cestrie” and the succession of “Rannulphus comes filius eius”[73]. A manuscript
narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of Lincoln records
the death “VI Kal Feb” of “Ranulfus de Meschines” and his burial
at St Werburgh’s, Chester[74].

m ([1098]) as her
third husband, LUCY,
widow firstly of IVO TailleboisLord of Kendal and secondly of ROGER
FitzGerold, daughter of --- & his wife [--- Malet] (-1138[75]). Ingulph's Chronicle
of the Abbey of Croyland records that William I King of England arranged the
marriage of "Ivo Taillebois" and "Lucia sister of
Edwin and Morcar", her dowry consisting of their land at Hoyland[76], but this
parentage appears impossible from a chronological point of view. Peter of
Blois's Continuation of the Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland records
the death of Ivo and his burial at the priory of Spalding, and the remarriage
of his widow "hardly had one month elapsed after his death"
with "Roger de Romar the son Gerald de Romar"[77]. A manuscript
recording the foundation of Spalding monastery records that “Yvo Talboys”
married "Thoroldo…hćrede Lucia" who, after the death of Ivo,
married (in turn) "Rogerum filium Geroldi" and "comitem
Cestrić Ranulphum"[78].
She is named as wife of Ranulf by Orderic Vitalis, who also names her first
husband, but does not state her origin[79].
The Liber Vitć of Durham names "Rannulfus Mahald uxor eius
Ricardus Rannulfus de Mesc filii eorum Lucia uxor Rann"[80]. “Ranulfus
Meschinus Richerio Vicecomiti Karlioli” donated property for the foundation
of Wetherhal priory, Cumberland, for the souls of “…mea et uxoris meć Lucić…”,
by undated charter[81].
“Ranulfus Meschinus” donated property to Wetherhal priory, Cumberland by undated charter, witnessed by “uxore mea Lucia et Willelmo fratre meo…”[82]. The 1130 Pipe
Roll records "Lucia comitissa Cestr…tra patis sui" in Lincolnshire[83]. According to a
charter of Henri Duke of Normandy (later Henry II King of England) issued in
favour of her son Ranulf Earl of Chester dated 1153, Ctss Lucy was the niece of
Robert Malet of Eye and of Alan of Lincoln, as well as kinswoman of Thorold
"the Sheriff"[84].
“Lucia cometissa” donated “manerium de Spallingis...cum quibus melius
tenui et liberalius tempore Ivonis de Thallebos et Rogeri filii Geroldi et
cometis Rannulfi” by charter dated to [1135][85].

Earl Ranulf & his wife had three children:

1.RANULF "de Gernon" (Château de Gernon, Normandy before 1100-[murdered] 16 Dec 1153, bur Chester, Abbey of St
Werburgh). His parentage is recorded by
Orderic Vitalis[86].
He succeeded his father in [1129] as Earl of Chester, Vicomte d'Avranches.

2.AGNES ([1098/1105]-bur Ouche Saint-Evroul). Orderic Vitalis records that
Robert de Grantmesnil, son of “Hugo de Grentemaisnilio” and his wife,
married firstly “Agnetem Ranulfi Bajocensis filiam”[87]. Her birth date
range is estimated from the likely marriage date of her parents. If that range
is correct, it is more likely that Agnes was Robert’s third wife than his
first. Orderic Vitalis records that Robert de Grantmesnil died “Kal Jun”
38 years after his father and was buried at Ouche “cum duabus uxoribus suis:
Agnete et Emma”[88].
m as his [third] wife, ROBERT de Grantmesnil,
son of HUGUES de Grantmesnil & his wife Adelisa [Aelis] de
Beaumont-sur-Oise (-1 Jun [1136], bur Ouche Saint-Evroul).

3.ALICE (-after 1139). Guillaume de Jumičges records that "Richardum”, son of “Gislebertus ex filia
comitis de Claromonte”, married “sororem comitis Rannulfi junioris
comitis Cestrić” by whom he had “tres filios Gislebertum qui ei
successit et fratres eius”[89].
The History of Gloucester St Peter records the confirmation by "Ranulphus
comes Cestrić" of the donation of "molendinum de Taddewelle"
by "Alicia soror eius" for the soul of "Ricardi
filii Gilberti viri sui" (undated)[90].
“Rics filius Gilebi” donated lands in Hawkedon, Suffolk to the abbey of
St Edmunds, with the consent of “Rogs…filius me…et coiux mea Xpiana”, by
undated charter[91].
This charter is attributed to Richard FitzGilbert in Collectanea
Topographica et Genealogica and dated to 1154, which must be incorrect in
view of Richard’s recorded death in 1136. The reference to his wife’s name as
Christiana cannot be explained. It does not appear that Richard married twice,
assuming that the sources quoted here are accurate. The extract from the
History of Gloucester St Peter suggests that his wife “Alice of Chester”
survived her husband, while the St Edmunds charter shows that “Christiana” was
alive after Richard’s son Roger was old enough to consent to the donation. She
was rescued from the Welsh by Miles of Gloucester[92]. A charter of
Henry Duke of Normandy dated [1153/early Apr 1154] relates to donations to
Gloucester by "Ranulphi comitis Cestrie…[et] Alis sororis eiusdem
comitis" for the soul of "Ricardi filii Gilberti viri sui""[93]. It is not clear
from the document how long before the date of the charter these donations were
made. m [firstly]
RICHARD
FitzGilbert de Clare, son of GILBERT FitzRichard Lord of Clare & his [first/second] wife [---/Adelisa de Clermont] (-killed in battle near
Abergavenny 15 Apr 1136, bur Gloucester). [[94]Maybe
m secondlyROGER de Condé [Cundet], son of --- (-10 Oct
[1139/45]).]

Earl Ranulf had one [probably] illegitimate son by an
unknown mistress:

5.BENEDICT (-after [1162/65]). “...Benedicto fratre
comitis...” witnessed the charter dated to [1162/65] under which “Hugo
comes Cestrie” confirmed his father’s donation of land “in Midelwicho”
by his father[96]. It is likely that Benedict was illegitimate.

RANULF
"de Gernon", son of RANULF Vicomte du Bessin "le Meschin"
& his wife Lucy --- (Château de Gernon, Normandy before 1100-[murdered] 16
Dec 1153, bur Chester, Abbey of St Werburgh).
His parentage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis[97].
He succeeded his father in [1129] as Earl of Chester, Vicomte d'Avranches. The Annales Cestrienses record in 1128 the death of “Ranulphus
Miscinus comes Cestrie” and the succession of “Rannulphus comes filius
eius”[98].
Stephen King of England appointed him Constable of Lincoln. Earl Ranulf fought against King Stephen at Lincoln in 1141 and was seized by the king at court
in Northampton 29 Aug 1146. The Annales Cestrienses record in 1141 “III
Non Feb” that King Stephen was captured “a duobus comittibus...Ranulpho
comite Cestrić et a Roberto comite Gloucestrie...in bello apud Lincolniam”
and in 1146 that “Ranulphus comes de Cestrie” was captured by King
Stephen “apud Northamantiam IV Kal Sep”[99].
King Stephen nevertheless granted him the castle and city of Lincoln, probably
after 1151. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1153 of "Ranulfus
comes Cestrić"[100].
The Annales Cambrić record the death in 1154 of "Radulphus
comes Urbis Legionum"[101].
The Annales Cestrienses record the death in 1153 of “Ranulphus II
comes Cestrie”[102].
A manuscript narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of
Lincoln records the death “XVI Kal Jan” of “Ranulfus de Gernons”
and his burial at St Werburgh’s, Chester[103].
It was alleged that he was poisoned by his wife and by William Peverell of Nottingham[104]. Ralph de
Diceto records that "Willelmus Peverel de Notingeham" was
disinherited in 1155 for poisoning "Ranulfo comiti Cestrić"[105].

m ([1141]) MATILDA of Gloucester, daughter of ROBERT FitzRoy Earl of Gloucester & his wife Mabel [Matilda or Sibylle] FitzRobert (-29 Jul
1190). Robert of Torigny refers to the wife of "Ranulfus comes Cestrić"
as "filia Roberti comitis Gloecestrić"[106]. The Rotuli
de Dominabus of 1185 records property “Wadinton de feodo comitis Cestrie”
held by “Matillis comitissa Cestrie…filia Roberti comitis Gloecestrie, filii
regis Henrici primi”[107].
It was alleged that she and William Peverell of Nottingham poisoned her husband[108]. "Hugo
comes Cestrie" confirmed a donation of land in Thoresby donated by
"Willelmus filius Othuer" to Greenfield priory, Lincolnshire, for the soul of "patris mei Randulfi", by charter dated to
[1155] witnessed by "Matilla matre sua…"[109]. The Annals of
Tewkesbury record the death “IV Kal Aug” in 1190 of “Matildis
comitissa Cestria”[110].

Earl Ranulf & his wife had two children:

1.HUGH "of Kevelioc"
(Kevelioc, co. Monmouth 1147-Leek, Staffordshire 30 Jun 1181, bur Chester, Abbey of St Werburgh). The Annales Cestrienses
record the birth in 1147 of “comes Hugo II”[111]. Robert of
Torigny names "Hugonem filium suum" as successor of "Ranulfus
comes Cestrić"[112].
He succeeded his father in 1153 as Earl of Chester, Vicomte
d'Avranches. "Hugo comes Cestrie" confirmed a donation of
land in Thoresby donated by "Willelmus filius Othuer" to Greenfield priory, Lincolnshire, for the soul of "patris mei Randulfi",
by charter dated to [1155] witnessed by "Matilla matre sua…"[113]. The Annales
Cestrienses record in 1169 that “Hugo comes Cestrie” was made a
knight[114].
He joined the rebellion of Henry "the Young King" against Henry II
King of England and was taken prisoner at Alnwick 13 Jul 1174: the Annales
Cestrienses record in 1173 that “Henricus tertius Rex Anglie filius
Henrici Regis Anglie” captured “patrem suum” with the help of “duobus
comitibus Anglie...Hugone comite Cestrensi et Roberto comite Leicestrie”,
adding that “Hugo comes Cestrie” was captured “apud Dol in
Britanniam...cum Radulpho de Feugis”[115].
He was deprived of the earldom but restored in Jan 1177[116]. The Annales
Cestrienses record in 1177 that “Hugo comes Cestrie” captured “totam
Bromfeld in Id Jun” with “David filio Owino”[117]. A manuscript
narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of Lincoln records
the death “II Kal Jul” of “Hugo”, son of “Ranulfus de Gernons”,
and his burial at St Werburgh’s, Chester[118].
The Annales Cestrienses record the death “II Kal Jul...apud Lech”
1181 of “Hugo II...comes Cestrie”[119].
m ([1169/70]) BERTRADE de Montfort,
daughter of SIMON de Montfort Comte d'Evreux & his wife Mathilde ---
([1155]-1227). The Annales Cestrienses record in 1169 that “Hugo
comes Cestrie” married “filiam Simonis comitis Ebroensis...Bertrad”
arranged by King Henry II and that she was “ipsius cognata”[120]. Robert of
Torigny records the marriage arranged by Henry II King of England in 1170 of "Hugoni comiti Cestrić cognate suo" and "filiam comitis
Ebroicensis cognatam suam ex parte patris sui"[121]. “Bertreia
comitissa Cestrie...” witnessed the charter dated to [1169/73] under which
Hugh Earl of Chester granted land at Coventry to Godfrey his homager[122]. The Rotuli
de Dominabus of 1185 records property “Beltesford et Hemmingebi et
Dunintone” held by “Bertia comitissa, filia comitis de Evereros, uxor
Hugonis comitis Cestrie”[123].
“Bertrada comitissa Cestrie...” witnessed the charter dated [3 Feb
1188/15 Nov 1189] under which “Ranulfus dux Britannie comes Cestrie et
Richmondie” confirmed a donation to Bordesley abbey[124]. The Annals of
Burton record the death in 1227 of “Bertrudis comitissa Cestrić”[125]. The Annales
Cestrienses record the death in 1227 of “Bertrudis comitissa Cestrie”[126]. Earl Hugh
& his wife had six children:

a)RANULF "de Blundeville"[127] (Oswestry, Powys [1170]-Wallingford 28 Oct 1232, bur 3 Nov 1232 Chester, Abbey of St Werburgh). The Annales Cestrienses record in 1170
the birth of “Ranulphus III filius Hugonis comes Cestrie”[128]. The accuracy
of this date depends on the accuracy of the dating of his parents’ marriage
which, as noted above, is reported in 1169 or 1170 in different sources. A
manuscript narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of
Lincoln records that “Ranulfus filius eius” succeeded on the death of “Hugo”,
son of “Ranulfus de Gernons”[129].
He succeeded his father in 1181 as Earl of Chester, Vicomte d'Avranches. The Annales Cestrienses record in 1188 that “Rannulphus comes
Cestrie” was knighted by King Henry II “in die circumcisionis domini
apud [Cadomum]”[130].
Earl of Richmond, Duke of Brittany from 1189, de iure uxoris, until his
divorce in 1199. He supported John King of England against the rebellious
barons in 1215. He was created Earl of Lincoln 23 May 1217-1231. The
Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names “...comes Renoldus de Cestra
cum Savarico de Malleone” among those who set out on crusade in 1219 and
fought “ante Damietam”[131].
The Annales Cestrienses record in 1220 that “dominus Rannulphus comes
Cestrie” returned “de Damata” and arrived “Cestriam in crastino
Assumpcionis”[132].
He resigned the earldom of Lincoln [Apr 1231/1232] in favour of his sister
Hawise[133].
A manuscript narrating the descent of Hugh Earl of Chester to Alice Ctss of
Lincoln records the death “VII Kal Nov” of “Ranulfus” and his
burial at St Werburgh’s, Chester[134].
The Annals of Dunstable record that “Ranulfus comes Cestrić” died in
1232[135].
The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death “VII Kal Nov apud Walingeford”
in 1232 of “Randulfus comes Cestrić” and his burial “apud Cestriam”[136]. The Annales
Cestrienses record the death “VII Kal Nov apud Walingford” of “Rannulphus
comes Cestrie et Lincoln” and his burial “III Non eiusdem apud Cestrie”[137]. m firstly (3 Feb 1188, divorced 1199) as her
second husband, CONSTANCE
Dss of Brittany, widow of GEOFFREY of England
Duke of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, daughter of CONAN IV Duke of Brittany &
his wife Margaret of Scotland ([1161]-[Nantes] 3/4 Sep 1201, bur
Villeneuve-les-Nantes, Abbaye de Notre-Dame). The Annales Cestrienses
record in 1188 that “Rannulphus comes Cestrie” was knighted “in die
circumcisionis domini apud [Cadomum]” by King Henry II who also granted him
“relictam [Galfridi filii sui]...comitissam Britannie filia Alani comitis
Britannie...Constancia et toto comittatu de Richemund” whom he married “in
die Sancte Werburge...III Non Feb apud ---“[138]. The Chronicle
of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Constantiam comitis Conani filia"
as wife of "Gaufridus dux Britannie comes Richemontis filius Henrici regis Anglie natu tertius", specifying that she married [thirdly] "Guido frater vicecomitem de Tuart"[139].
She is named by Matthew Paris, who also gives her parentage, when he records
her betrothal[140].
The Genealogia Comitum Richemundić records that "Constantia
filia Conani" married secondly "Ranulphus Comes Cestrić",
stating that he divorced her because of her adultery and that the marriage was
childless[141].
Living apart from her second husband, he captured her at Pontorson in 1196 and
imprisoned her at his castle at Beuvron. She was liberated in Summer 1198, and
repudiated her marriage. She married thirdly (Oct 1199) as his first wife, Guy de
Thouars. The Genealogia Comitum Richemundić records that
"Constantia filia Conani" married thirdly "Guidoni de Thoarcio"[142].
The Annals of Burton record the death in 1201 of “Constantia mater Arthuri
comitis Britannić”[143].
m secondly (before 7 Oct 1200) as her
second husband, CLEMENCE de
Fougčres, widow of ALAIN de Vitré Seigneur de Dinan,
daughter of GUILLAUME de Fougčres & his wife Agatha du Hommet (-1252 after
25 Dec). The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been
identified. The Annales Cestrienses record in 1200 that “Rannulphus
comes Cestrie”, having left “comitssa Britannie...Constancia”,
married “filiam Radulphi de Feugis”[144].
King John confirmed "manerio de Belinton" made by "Gaufr
de Fulgeriis" to "R. com Cestr…in maritagio cum Clementia
sorore sua" by charter dated 29 May 1204[145]. The Annals of
Burton record the death “post Natale Domini” in 1252 of “Clementia
comitissa de Rependun relicta…Ranulfi quondam comitis Cestrić”[146]. A writ of
certiorari dated 26 Jan "55 Hen III", was issued by "Ralph
de Krumbewell and Margaret his wife, John le Straunge and Joan his wife, Walter
de Suly and Mabel his wife, and Henry de Erdington and Maud his wife"
concerning lands of "Clemence sometime countess of Chester…taken into
the king’s hands upon her death by reason of the minority of the said Ralph her
heir, lately deceased, of whom the said Margaret, Joan, Mabel and Maud claim to
be heirs"[147].
Earl Ranulf & his [second] wife had one child:

i)[MARGUERITE (-[1220] or before). "Gaufredus vicecomes de
Rohan" confirmed donations to Bonrepos abbey made by “avus meus
Alanus vicecomes de Rohan et pater meus”, for the salvation of “Margaritć
uxoris meć”, with the consent of "fratribus meis Oliverio et Alano",
by charter dated 1216[148].
Marguerite is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[149] as the daughter
of Ranulf Earl of Chester and his first wife Constance Dss of Brittany,
although the primary source on which this parentage is based has not yet been
identified. Assuming that Marguerite was the daughter of Earl Ranulf, it is
more probable that she was his daughter by his second wife as no record has
been found of her claiming the succession to Brittany, despite what would have
been her superior claim to her younger half-sister Alix. On the other hand,
the Genealogia Comitum Richemundić records that the second
marriage of "Constantia filia Conani" and "Ranulphus
Comes Cestrić" was childless[150].
The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m as his first wife, GEOFFROY [I] Vicomte de Rohan, son of ALAIN
[IV] Vicomte de Rohan & his wife Mabile de Fougčres (-15 Sep 1221).]

b)MATILDA ([1171]-[6] Jan 1233). The Annales Cestrienses record in
1171 the birth of “Matildis filia Hugonis comitis Cestrie”[151]. The accuracy
of this date depends on the accuracy of the date of birth of her brother
Ranulf, as discussed above. The Annales Londonienses record that "Ranulphus
comes Cestrić" had four sisters, of whom "primogenita…Matilda" married "comiti David"[152].
Benedict of Peterborough records the marriage in 1190 of "David frater Willelmi regis Scotić" and "sororem Ranulfi comitem
Cestrić"[153].
"Comes David frater regis Scottorum" founded Lindores Abbey,
for the souls of "…Matilde comitisse sponse mee et…David filii mei",
by undated charter (dated to before 1203 from the names of the subscribers)[154]. The Testa
de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "comes
Cestrie" gave land "in Forthington et in Ulesbi" in Lincolnshire to "comiti Davidi in maritagium cum sorore ipsius comitis"[155]. The Annales
Cestrienses record the death “circa Epiphaniam Domini” 1233 of “Matildis
mater comitis Johannis”[156].
m (26 Aug 1190[157]) [as his second
wife,] DAVID of Scotland Earl of
Huntingdon, son of HENRY of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon and
Northumberland & his wife Ada de Warenne ([1144]-Yardley, Northants 17 Jun
1219, bur Sawtrey Abbey, Hunts).

c)son ([1173]-after [1171/73]). Earl Hugh had more than one son as shown
by the charter dated to [1171/73] under which “H. comes Cestrie”
confirmed land to the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem for the souls of “puerorum
meorum”[158].
same person as...? [RICHARD (-after
[1177/81]). “Ricardo filius comitis...” witnessed the charter dated to
[1177/1181] under which “Hugo comes Cestrie” confirmed his father’s
donation to Grimsby abbey[159].
Domesday Descendants suggests that Richard was the son of Earl Hugh[160]. This
suggestion is open to question. If it is correct that the birth of Earl Hugh’s
son Ranulf is dated to 1170, soon after his father’s marriage, Richard would
have been the earl’s younger son. If that is correct, it is far from obvious
why a second son would witness this charter and not the donor’s older son. It is
more likely that the witness was the brother of Earl Hugh, who is referred to
as “filius comitis” in another of his brother’s charters (see below).
Barraclough’s dating of this charter to [1177/81] appears to depend solely on
the assumption that the witness was the donor’s son. There appears to be no
indication in the text of the document to prevent it being dated much
earlier.]

d)MABEL(-after 1232). The Annales
Londonienses record that "Ranulphus comes Cestrić" had
four sisters, of whom "secunda…Mabillia" married "comiti
Arundelle"[161].
The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which
records that "comes Cestrie" gave land "in Calswah"
in Lincolnshire to "comiti de Arundell in maritagium cum sorore sua"[162]. mWILLIAM
d'Aubigny Earl of Sussex and Arundel, son of WILLIAM d'Aubigny Earl of
Arundel and Sussex & his wife Matilda de Saint-Hilaire (-Cainell, near Rome before 30 Mar 1221, bur Wymondham Priory).

e)AGNES [Alice] (-2 Nov 1247). The Annales Londonienses record
that "Ranulphus comes Cestrić" had four sisters, of whom
"tertia…Agnes" married "comiti de Ferrariis, id est Derby, Willelmo seniori"[163].
Lady of Chartley, Staffordshire, and Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire, following her
brother's death in 1232[164].
The Annals of Burton record the death “X Kal Oct” in 1247 of “Willelmus
de Ferrariis…comes Derbeić” and “IV Non Nov” of “Agnes comitissa
uxor eius”[165].
m (1192) WILLIAM de
Ferrers Earl of Derby, son of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his wife Sibyl de Briouse (-22 Sep 1247).

f)HAWISE([1175/81][166]-[6 Jun 1241/3
Mar 1243]). The Annales Londonienses record that "Ranulphus
comes Cestrić" had four sisters, of whom "quarta…Hawisia"
married "Roberto de Quenci"[167]. Ctss of
Lincoln [Apr 1231/1232] on the resignation of her brother of this Earldom in
her favour[168].
m (before 1208) ROBERT de Quincy,
son of SAHER de Quincy [later Earl of Winchester] & his wife Margaret of
Leicester ([1187/90]-London 1217).

Earl Hugh had one [illegitimate]
child by [an unknown mistress]:

g)AMICIA. Her
alleged legitimacy, the subject of a bitter dispute in the late 17th century, was
championed by one of her supposed descendants Thomas Mainwaring of Baddeley,
Cheshire[169]. It is difficult at this distance in time to judge
the merits of the arguments, although it is interesting to note that her
daughter was named Bertrade, the name of Earl Hugh’s wife who herself witnessed
the charter which recorded Amicia’s marriage contract (see below), which may
suggest that Bertrade de Montfort was her mother. On the other hand, Amicia is
not named among the earl’s legitimate daughters who are referred to in several
contemporary primary sources, as quoted above. “H. comes Cestrie” granted “servicium Giliberti filii Rogeri,
scilicet servicium trium militum” to “Radulfo de Meinilwarin cum Amicia
filia mea in libero maritagio” by charter dated to [1178/80], witnessed by
“Bertraya comitisse Cestrie...Willelmo de Meinilwarin...Roberto de
Meinilwarin...”[170].mRALPH de Mesnilwarin [Mainwaring], Justice of
Chester, son of ---. Ralph & his wife had two children:

ii)BERTRADE Mainwaring (-after 1249).
“Radulfus de Meidnilwar” granted “Smelewde...et Snellest...et dimid
Pichemere...” to “Henrico de Alditelegh in liberum maritagium cum
Bertrea filia mea” by undated charter, witnessed by “Ran com Cestr, Hug
com Ultonić...”[172]. Her parentage
and marriage are confirmed by inquisitions after a writ dated 22 Apr "4
Edw I", following the death of [her grandson] "Henry de
Audidelegh..." which record the manor of “Smalewode...given to
Henry de Audithele grandfather of the said Henry” by “Thomas [error
for Ralph?] de Meynwaryn as free marriage”[173].mHENRY de Audley,
son of ADAM de Audley & his wife Emma --- ([1175]-1246 before Nov).

2.RICHARD (-[1170/75], bur
Coventry). “Ricardo fratre comitis...” witnessed the charter dated to
[1162/66] under which “Hugo comes Cestrie” granted land to “Rodberto
filio Hugonis accipitrum”[174].
“Ricardo filio comitis...” witnessed the charter dated to [1165/70]
under which “Hugo comes Cestrie” donated “ecclesiam Bettesfordic”
to Trentham priory[175].
“Ricardo filius comitis...” witnessed the charter dated to [1177/1181]
under which “Hugo comes Cestrie” confirmed his father’s donation to
Grimsby abbey[176].
As discussed above (under the possible son of Earl Hugh named Richard), the
dating of this charter is uncertain. It is likely that the witness was the
donor’s brother. A charter dated to [1165/70] records that Richard was buried
in the abbey church of Coventry[177].

Earl Ranulf had one possible illegitimate child by an
unknown mistress:

3.[ROBERT FitzCount (-before 1166). The Complete Peerage
states that Robert FitzCount who “became Constable of Chester jure
uxoris and d. in or before 1166” was “apparently an illeg. s. of an
Earl of Chester”[178]. If that is correct, the dating of his marriage
suggests his birth in the range [1115/35], suggesting in turn that he was the
son of Ranulf Earl of Chester who died in 1153, born illegitimate long before
Earl Ranulf’s marriage. m (after 1157)
as her second husband, AGNES, widow of EUSTACE FitzJohn,
daughter of WILLIAM FitzNeel Constable of Chester, Baron of Halton & his
wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages
has not yet been identified.]

The earldom of Hereford appears to
have been first created by Edward "the Confessor" King of England in favour of his nephew Raoul de Mantes. With the Norman conquest, the title was
effectively revoked and the earldom was awarded to William FitzOsbern by
William I King of England as a reward for his part in the conquest of England. After the rebellion in 1075 of Earl William’s son, the family forfeited the title
and estates which presumably remained in the hands of the crown. King Stephen granted the town and county of Hereford to Robert de Beaumont Earl of Leicester in [1139/40] but the latter does not appear in documents as Earl of Hereford[179]. Empress Matilda granted the earldom to Miles of Gloucester in 1141. It was re-granted by Henry II King of England to Miles's son Roger in 1154, but on the latter's death in [1155] the
earldom became extinct. It was granted again in 1200 by King John to Humphrey de Bohun, who was the grand-nephew and principle heir of Earl Roger Fitz-Miles.

RAOUL
de Mantes, son of DREUX Comte de Mantes & his wife Godgifu [Goda]
of England ([1025/30]-21 Dec 1057, bur Peterborough[180]). His parentage is recorded by Orderic Vitalis[181]. Florence of
Worcester calls Raoul the "son of King Edward's sister"[182]. "Droco
comes Ambianensium" donated property to "Sancti Petri
Gismoensis" by undated charter, signed by "Droconis comitis,
Eotde comitissć, Falconis fratris comitis, Rodulfi filiii comitis, Gualterii
alterius filii…"[183].
Simeon of Durham names "earl Rodulph the son of king Eadward's sister
Goda" in 1051[184].
He was created Earl of Hereford. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
records that “earl Ralph” rallied to the support of Edward "the Confessor" King of England “throughout his earldom” in Sep 1051
when Godwin Earl of Wessex and his sons were threatening force against the
king, and “came to Gloucestershire to the king’s assistance...willing to
attack Godwine’s levies if the king had wished it”[185]. The Anglo-Saxon
Chronicle records in 1052 that “the king and his council decided that
ships should be sent out to Sandwich [as defence against the return of Earl
Godwin], and earl Ralph and earl Odda were put in command”[186]. Florence of
Worcester records that he assembled an army to defend Hereford against Earl Ćlfgar and Gruffydd Prince of South Wales but fled 24 Oct 1055, describing Ralph as “cowardly”[187]. The Anglo-Saxon
Chronicle records in 1055 that “earl Ćlfgar son of earl Leofric...went
to Ireland and to Wales and raised there a great force and marched on Hereford;
but earl Ralph came against him with a great host, and after a brief encounter
they were put to flight and many were slain in that rout”, manuscript C
clarifying that “earl Ralph gathered great levies to oppose them at
Hereford, and they came together there: but before a spear was thrown, the
English fled, because they had been made to fight on horseback”, adding
that “earl Harold had an earthwork built around the town [of Hereford]”[188]. This last comment
suggests that Earl Ralph was removed from the government of Hereford, although
the later entry which records his death still accords him the comital title. The
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records in 1057 that “on 21 December earl Ralph
passed away and was buried at Peterborough”[189].

mGYTHA, daughter of --- (-after 1066). Domesday
Book records, in relation to land in Waddesdon Hundred, Buckinghamshire which
"Ambrose holds of William Adstock", that “this manor Gytha
wife of Earl Ralph held and could sell”, and “William himself holds
Haversham...this manor Countess Gytha held”, as well as “Drogo holds of
William Stoke Goldington...this manor Countess Gytha held”[190]. Bannister
comments that “Earl Ralph...had married an English woman, probably of Godwin’s
house or kin” (without citing any primary source which indicates that the
statement might be correct)[191].
Her name suggests English (or at least Danish) origin. It is of course the
name of the widow of Earl Godwin, but as the birth of Godwin’s first child is
dated to [1020/22] his widow would have been in her late 40s when her husband
died so unlikely to have married Earl Ralph as her second husband and given
birth to a child by him. Earl Ralph’s wife could have been an otherwise
unrecorded daughter of Earl Godwin and his wife Gytha, named after her mother,
although on the basis of the limited information available in the document
ANGLO-SAXON NOBILITY it was unusual for the child of an Anglo-Saxon noble
family to be named after a parent. A connection with Godwin’s family would
explain the introduction of the name Harold into the Ewias family.

Raoul & his wife had one child:

1.HAROLD
de Ewias of Ewias Harold, Herefordshire ([1050/57]-after 1120). His birth date is estimated from the
chronology of his father’s life. Bannister suggests that Harold “couldonly
have been a boy in January 1066”, adding that “he was then a minor in
the wardship of Queen Edith, widow of the Confessor and daughter of Earl Godwin”[192]. Bannister does
not cite the corresponding primary source, but this must be Domesday Book for
Middlesex which states that "Harold the son of Earl Ralph, of whom
Queen Edith had the custody together with the manor on the day on which King
Edward was alive and dead" had held “Ebury” before the conquest[193]. Freeman states
that "Harold the son of Ralph" is named in Domesday in
Gloucestershire, Worcester, Warwickshire and Middlesex[194]. Domesday Book
records that "Harold son of Earl Ralph holds Sudeley of the king. Ralph
his father held it...[and] Toddington" in Gloucestershire[195]. Lord of Ewias,
Herefordshire after 1086: Bannister comments that “exactly how or when
Harold became possessed of this Ewias land it is not possible to explain”[196]. A manuscript
which lists donations to Gloucester St Peter includes a record of the donation
in 1100 by “Haraldus dominus de Ewyas” and the later confirmation by “Robertus”
of "donum Haraldi patris sui"[197].

GUILLAUME
FitzOsbern, son of OSBERN de Crépon & his wife Emma d'Ivry (-killed in battle Cassel, Flanders 22 Feb 1071, bur Abbaye de Cormeilles). Guillaume of Jumičges records
that one of the daughters of “Rodulphum” and his wife “Erembergam...natam
in quadam villa Calcini territorii...Cavilla” married “Osberno de Crepon
de qua natus est Willelmus filius Osberni”[198]. Orderic
Vitalis calls Guillaume nepos of Hugues Bishop of Bayeux[199]. "Willelmus
et frater eius Osbernus" donated "terram…Herchembaldus
vicecomes et Turoldus, comitissć Gunnoris camerarius" and revenue from
land received by "Croco et Erchembaldus filii eiusdem Erchembaldi
vicecomitis" to the abbey of Sainte-Trinité at Rouen, with the consent
of "matre eorum Emma", for the soul of "patris sui
Osberni cognomento Pacifici", by charter dated to [1035/60], signed by
"…Godeboldi, Daneboldi, Ansfredi filii Osberni, Gisleberti filii
Turgisii…"[200].
"Willelmo filio Osberni et…Ćlicia eius uxore filia Rogeri de Thoneio"
founded the abbey of Lyre by charter dated 1046[201]. "…Guillelmi
filii Osberni…" witnessed the charter dated 1054 under which Guillaume
II Duke of Normandy confirmed the donation of "terram…Sancta
Columba…dedit Niellus clericus" to the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel[202]. "…Willelmi
filii Osberti, Rotgerii de Monte Golmerii, Richardis vicecomitis Abrinchensis…"
witnessed the charter dated [1055/56] under which Guillaume II Duke of Normandy "in pago…Constantino, villam…Flotomannum" to Saint-Florent de
Saumur[203].
He founded the monastery of Corneilles in [1060] "on his own estates"[204]. "…Guillelmi
filii Osberni…" witnessed the charter dated 1054 under which Guillaume
II Duke of Normandy confirmed the donation of "terram…Sancta
Columba…dedit Niellus clericus" to the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel[205]. "…Guillelmus
filius Osberti…Guillelmus filius Guillelmi filiii Osberti…" witnessed
the charter dated to [1060] under which Guillaume II Duke of Normandy granted
"Brenerias" to the abbey of Bayeux[206]. "Ansfredus,
Osberni de Ou vicecomitis, postea…Hierosolimitani monachi, filius…cum conjuge
mea Emma" offered "unicum filium meum…Goiffredum" as
a monk at Sainte-Trinité de Rouen, with the consent of "dominis meis
Emma, Osberni dapiferi uxore et filiis eius Willelmo et
Osberno…Willelmo…principe Normannorum", by undated charter[207]. "Willelmus
filius Osberti…" witnessed the charter dated 29 Aug 1060 under which
"milite…Richardo…fratribus Willelmo…atque Balduino" donated
"Gausberti Villa" to Chartres Saint-Pčre[208]. Orderic
Vitalis names “...Willermus Osberni filius, ducis cognatus et dapifer...”
among the leading lords under Guillaume II Duke of Normandy[209]. The Brevis
Relatio de Origine Willelmi Conquestoris records that "Willelmo
dapifero filio Osberni" contributed 60 ships towards the invasion of England in 1066[210].
Orderic Vitalis names “...Guillermus Osberni filius...” among those who
took part in the battle of Hastings[211].
The Chronique de Normandie, based on le Roman de Rou, records
that William I King of England made "le Conte Rogier de Montgomery et
Guillaume le filz Osber" his two "Marechaulx d’Engleterre"
after the conquest of England[212].
"Erchenbaldo filio Erchenbaldi vicecomitis", on the point of
leaving "ultra mare", donated property to Sainte-Trinité de
Rouen, with the consent of "rege Anglorum et duce Normannorum Guillelmo",
by undated charter, signed by "…Willelmi filii Osberni, Emmć matris
eius, Ansfredi filii Athlć…"[213].
He fought at the battle of Hastings. Earl of Hereford: Florence of
Worcester records that King William left "fratrumque suum Odonem Baiocensem episcopum et Willelmum filium Osberni quem in Herefordensi provincia comitum"
when he went to Normandy 21 Feb [1067][214].
"Willelmus comes filius Osberni dapiferi" donated rights in "totius
silvć Longum Bothel" to Sainte-Trinité de Rouen by charter dated 1068,
which states that later "Willelmus…filius eius" confirmed the
donation[215].
Orderic Vitalis records that “Rodbertus Ricardi filius Eboracensis prćsidii
custos” was killed, that “Marius Suenus, Gaius Patricius, Edgarus
Adelinus, Archillus et quatuor filii Karoli” attacked “munitionem regis
in Eboraco”, that “Willelmus cognomento Maletus, prćses castrensis regi”
announced to the king that he would be forced to withdraw unless reinforcements
were sent, and that the king constructed a second castle in York which
entrusted to “Guillelmum comitem Osberni filium”, dated to 1069[216]. Florence of
Worcester records that "Willelmi Herefordensis comitis"
seized treasure from monasteries in England 17 Feb [1070][217]. Orderic
Vitalis records that King William granted “insulam Vectam et comitatum
Herfordensem” to “Willelmo dapifero Normannić Osberni filio”, and
sent him “cum Gualterio de Laceio” to fight “contra Britones”
[Welsh], during which they first invaded “Brachaniaunos” and defeated “Guallorum
reges Risen et Caducan ac Mariadoth”, dated to 1071[218]. Orderic
Vitalis records that King William sent "Guillelmum Osberni filium"
to Normandy to govern "cum Mathilde regina...provinciam" in “anno
quinto regni sui” [1070/71] and that he was sent by Philippe I King of
France to help Arnoul Count of Flanders against his uncle Robert “le Frison”
but was killed in battle “X Kal Mar”, his body being returned to Normandy
for burial “in cśnobio Cormeliensi”[219].
The Chronicon Lyrensi records that "Willelmus filius
Osberni" was killed by "Roberto Frison die Dominica Septuagesimć" in 1072 and buried "Apud Cormelias"[220]. Robert of
Torigny's De Immutatione Ordinis Monachorum records that "Willermus
filius Osberni Normannić dapifer et cognatus Willermi ducis" was
buried "apud Cormelias"[221].
The necrology of the monastery of Ouche records the death "20
Feb" of "Willelmus Britolii comes"[222]. The necrology of Lyre monastery records the death "20 Feb"
of "Guillelmus comes institutor hujus loci"[223]. Guillaume of Jumičges records that “Willelmus...filius
Osberni, propinquus ducis Willelmi” founded “duo monasteriain
honorem...Marić unum apud Liram...alterum apud Cormelias”, adding that he
was buried at Cormeilles[224].

m firstly (before
1046) ADELISE
de Tosny, daughter of [ROGER [II] de Tosny & his wife Godechildis
---] (-6 Oct ----, bur Abbaye de Lire). Guillaume of Jumičges records that “Willelmus...filius
Osberni, propinquus ducis Willelmi” founded “duo monasteriain
honorem...Marić unum apud Liram...alterum apud Cormelias”, adding that he
buried “Adelinam filiam Rogerii de Toenio uxorem suam” at Lyre[225]. There is no
indication whether Roger [I] or Roger [II] de Tosny was the father of Adelise,
or of the identity of her mother. "Willelmo filio Osberni et…Ćlicia
eius uxore filia Rogeri de Thoneio" founded the abbey of Lyre by
charter dated 1046[226].
Robert of Torigny's De Immutatione Ordinis Monachorum records that
"Willermus filius Osberni Normannić dapifer et cognatus Willermi
ducis…Aelizam uxorem suam filiam Rogeri de Toeneio" was buried in the
monastery of Lire[227].
The necrology of Lyre monastery records the death "6 Oct"
of "Adeliz uxor Willelmi hujus loci fundatoris"[228]. The necrology of the monastery of Ouche records the death "6
Oct" of "mater Willelmi Britolii Adeliza"[229].

m secondly (after Jul
1070) as her third husband, RICHILDE,
widow firstly of HERMAN Comte de
Hainaut and secondly of BAUDOUIN VI Count of Flanders,
daughter of --- (-Messines 15 Mar 1087, bur Hanson Abbey). The question of the
possible parentage of Richilde is discussed fully in the document HAINAUT, dealing with her first husband's family. The Annals of Winchester record the
marriage in 1070 of “comitissam Flandrić” and “rex…nepoti suo
Willelmo filio Osberni”[230].
William of Malmesbury records that Baudouin I comte de Hainaut entrusted the
guardianship of his two sons to "Philip king of France…and to William Fitz-Osberne", adding that the latter "readily undertook the
office that he might increase his dignity by a union with Richilda"[231]. The Complete
Peerage, citing "Annales Flandrić", states that
Richilde was taken in battle where her new husband FitzOsbern was killed[232], but the precise
reference has not yet been found to this primary source. The necrology of
Ličge Saint-Lambert records the death "XVII Kal Apr" of "Richildis
comitisse"[233].

Earl Guillaume & his first wife had four children:

1.GUILLAUME de Breteuil (-Bec 12
Jan [1103], bur Monastery of Lire[234]). Guillaume of Jumičges names “Willelmum
et Rogerium Contumacem” as the two sons of “Willelmo Osberni filio”
and his wife “Adelizam Rogerii Toenitć filiam”[235]. "…Guillelmus
filius Osberti…Guillelmus filius Guillelmi filiii Osberti…" witnessed
the charter dated to [1060] under which Guillaume II Duke of Normandy granted
"Brenerias" to the abbey of Bayeux[236]. "Willelmus
comes filius Osberni dapiferi" donated rights in "totius silvć
Longum Bothel" to Sainte-Trinité de Rouen by charter dated 1068, which
states that later "Willelmus…filius eius" confirmed the
donation[237].
Son of Guillaume Earl of Hereford according to Orderic Vitalis[238], who also refers
to him as nepos of Guillaume Comte d'Evreux[239]. Orderic
Vitalis records that, after the death of his father "Guillelmum Osberni
filium", "[filius] eius...Willelmus major natu"
inherited “Britolium et Paceium” [Breteuil and Pacy] and the remainder
of his father’s property in Normandy, which he held for the approximately 30
years of his life[240].
Orderic Vitalis records the rebellion of Robert, son of King William I, and his
departure from Normandy accompanied by “Rodbertus de Bellismo et Guillelmus
de Britolio, Rogerius Ricardi de Benefacta filius, Rodbertus de Molbraio et
Guillelmus de Molinis, Guillelmus de Ruperia”, dated to [1077/78], and
their journeys during five years of exile[241].
He was captured in an attack on Conques, during the war between Raoul de Tosny and Guillaume Comte d'Evreux triggered by the enmity between their wives, and
ransomed for 3,000 livres and the promise to make his cousin Roger de Tosny his heir[242].
"Guillelmus de Bretolio filius Guillelmi comitis" donated
revenue to the monks of Saint-Evroult by charter dated to [1080][243]. "…Willelmus
de Bretoil…" witnessed the charter dated 1089 under which Robert III
Duke of Normandy confirmed the restoration of the monastery of Saint-Vigor near
Bayeux[244].
Orderic Vitalis records that “comes Ebroicensis”
requested Robert [III] Duke of Normandy to return “Bathventum et Nogionem,
Vaceium et Craventionem, Scoceium [Bavent, near Troarn, Noyon-sur-Andelle,
Gacé, Gravençon, Ecouché], aliosque fundos Radulfi patrui mei...Caput Asini”
to him and grant “Pontem Sancti Petri” [Pont Saint-Pierre] to “nepoti...meo
Guillelmo Bretoliensi”, which the duke agreed to, except “Scoceium”
which was held by “Girardus de Gornaco...qui de eadem parentela prodierat,
filius...Basilić Girardi Fleitelli filić”, dated to [1089][245].
The same source records that, during the course of the
war, “Guillelmum Bretoliensem” was captured and imprisoned, after which
he agreed to the marriage of “Isabel filiam suam” to “Goello” as
part of the peace agreement, dated to [1092][246].
Orderic Vitalis records that “Guillelmus” [Guillaume de Breteuil]
gave “tria millia librarum” to “avunculo suo Radulpho” [Raoul
[III] de Tosny] for his ransom as part of the peace settlement of the Evreux/Tosny
war and appointed “Rogerium consobrinum suum Radulfi filium” [Roger [II]
de Tosny] as his heir and that Guillaume Comte d’Evreux also named Roger as his
heir[247].
There is some confusion of the date of Guillaume’s death. An
addition to the chronicle of Robert of Torigny records the death "apud Beccum V Id Jan" in 1183 of "Willermo filio Osberni comite Herefordić…filiis
ipsius…Willemus maior natu" and his burial "in claustro
Lirensis cenobii"[248].
The Chronicon Lyrensi records the death "apud Beccum V Id Jan" in 1098 of "Willelmus filius Willelmi filii Osberni"
and his burial "in claustro Lirensis Cśnobii" which had been
built by his father[249].
The necrology of the monastery of Ouche records the death "12
Jan" of "Willelmus Britolii"[250]. mADELINE
de Montfort-sur-Risle, daughter of HUGUES [II] de
Montfort-sur-Risle & his second wife ---. She is named as wife of Guillaume by Orderic Vitalis, who also names her father and specifies that the couple
were childless[251].
Henry II King of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Bec,
including donations by "Roberti de Monte Forti…Adeline sororis ipsius
Roberti", by charter dated to [1181/89][252]. Guillaume had
two illegitimate children by an unknown mistress or mistresses:

a)EUSTACHE de
Pacy (-Pacy [Feb] 1136[253]). Orderic Vitalis records that he was the son of
Guillaume "by a concubine", that he challenged the claims of
William de Gaël and Renaud de Grancey to his father's estates and established
himself as Seigneur de Breteuil et de Pacy, which was recognised by Henry I
King of England who gave him his daughter's hand in marriage[254]. He rebelled against Henry I King of England, his
father-in-law, in 1119, forfeited Breteuil but was allowed to retain Pacy[255]. The 1130 Pipe
Roll records "Eustach de Britolio" in Wiltshire[256].m (1103) JULIANE,
illegitimate daughter of HENRY I King of England & his mistress [Ansfride]
. She is named as the daughter of King Henry I by Orderic Vitalis, who
specifies that the king arranged her marriage[257]. According to the Complete Peerage[258], it is "not unlikely that she was the daughter
of Ansfride" as her presumed full brother Richard interceded with King Henry on her behalf in 1119[259]. After her husband's rebellion in 1119, the king (her
father) besieged her in Breteuil castle, from where she "was forced to
leap down from the walls…and fell shamefully with bare buttocks into the depths
of the moat", and fled to her husband at Pacy[260]. She and her husband were later pardoned. She became
a nun at Fontevraud Abbey[261]. Eustache & his wife had three children:

i)GUILLAUME (-1153). He succeeded his father as Seigneur de
Pacy. Orderic Vitalis records that he attacked Breteuil[262], which had been given to Raoul de Gaël. Robert of Torigny records the death in 1153 "sine
liberis" of "Willermo de Paccio" and states that
the castle of Pacy passed to "Roberto filio Roberti comitis
Legecestrić"[263].

ii)daughter . Orderic Vitalis records
that she and her sister were given as hostages by their father in exchange for
the son of Ralph Harenc. After Eustache blinded the boy, King Henry allowed Ralph to blind the two girls and cut off the tips of their noses[264].

iii)daughter . Orderic Vitalis records
that she suffered the same fate as her sister[265].

b)ISABEL (-after [1116]). Orderic Vitalis
records that “Guillelmum
Bretoliensem” agreed to the marriage of “Isabel filiam suam” to “Goello”
as part of the peace agreement between them, dated to [1092][266].She must have been illegitimate as the same chronicler
states in a later passage that her father's marriage was childless[267], unless she was born from an earlier otherwise
unrecorded marriage of her father. The
charter recording the donation of "femina Hildeburgis…" to the
abbey of Saint-Martin de Pontoise names "Elisabeth" as wife of
her son "Ascelinus…Goellus" and their sons "Robertus
et Willelmus"[268].m ([1092]) ASCELIN Goel, son of ROBERT d'Ivry & his wife Hildeburge de Gallardon (-after [1116]).

2.ROGER
de Breteuil (-after 1087). Guillaume of Jumičges names “Willelmum
et Rogerium Contumacem” as the two sons of “Willelmo Osberni filio”
and his wife “Adelizam Rogerii Toenitć filiam”[269]. Earl of
Hereford: Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of his father
"Guillelmum Osberni filium", "[filius]
eius...Rogerius...junior frater" inherited “comitatum Herfordensem”
and all his father’s property in England[270].
He conspired with his brother-in-law Raoul de Gaël Earl of Norfolk at Exning,
Cambridgeshire in 1075, at the marriage of his sister, and rebelled against King William I during the latter's absence in Normandy. They raised an army but were prevented
from crossing the River Severn by the Bishop of Worcester and the Abbot of
Evesham. On the king's return to England, Earl Roger was imprisoned and his
estates forfeited. Orderic Vitalis records that he remained captive for the
rest of his life[271].
Florence of Worcester records that "Herefordensis comes Rogerus filius
Willelmi…East-Anglorum comiti Radulfo" conspired against King William in [1074][272].
Florence of Worcester records that "comites Morkarum et Rogerum,
Siwardum cognomento Barn, et Wlnothum regis Haroldi germanum" were
released by King William on his deathbed in 1087[273]. m ---. The name of Roger's wife is not known. Roger & his wife had two children:

a)RENAUD (-after [1130]). He is named as
the son of Roger by Orderic Vitalis, who says that he and his brother became
"some of the best soldiers in the service of King Henry I and are still
awaiting his pardon"[274].
Nephew of Guillaume de Breteuil, on whose death he claimed Breteuil[275]. He held the
Ballon fief in Wiltshire by [1130] de iure uxoris[276]. A charter of
Richard I King of England confirmed donations to Godstow nunnery, Oxfordshire
including the donation by “Reginaldi filii comitis et Emelinć uxoris
eius…hćredum suorum Eatonam”, by undated charter[277]. The cartulary
of Godstow includes an undated charter under which “Reginaldus filius Rogeri
comitis Herefordić et Emelina uxor sua” and “filios et filias meas
Wilelmum…Reginaldum et Hamelinum necnon Agnetem et Julianam” donated
property “Eatonam” to Godstow[278].
mEMMELINE, daughter of
HAMELIN de Ballon Lord of Abergavenny & his wife Agnes --- . A charter of
Richard I King of England confirmed donations to Godstow nunnery, Oxfordshire
including the donation by “Reginaldi filii comitis et Emelinć uxoris
eius…hćredum suorum Eatonam”, by undated charter[279]. The cartulary
of Godstow includes an undated charter under which “Reginaldus filius Rogeri
comitis Herefordić et Emelina uxor sua” and “filios et filias meas
Wilelmum…Reginaldum et Hamelinum necnon Agnetem et Julianam” donated
property “Eatonam” to Godstow[280].
Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the military fee certifications in
the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, which record the knights’ fees held
from "Willelmus filius Reginaldi" in Herefordshire and name "Hamelinus
de Balun avus suus"[281].
Renaud & his wife had [six] children:

i)WILLIAM de Ballon (-[1168/75]). The cartulary of Godstow includes
an undated charter under which “Reginaldus filius Rogeri comitis Herefordić
et Emelina uxor sua” and “filios et filias meas Wilelmum…Reginaldum et
Hamelinum necnon Agnetem et Julianam” donated property “Eatonam” to
Godstow[282].
Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record
the knights’ fees held from "Willelmus filius Reginaldi" in
Herefordshire and name "Hamelinus de Balun avus suus"[283]. He claimed the
Lordship of Abergavenny in 1166, in right of his mother.

ii)RAINALD de Ballon (-1203). The
cartulary of Godstow includes an undated charter under which “Reginaldus
filius Rogeri comitis Herefordić et Emelina uxor sua” and “filios et
filias meas Wilelmum…Reginaldum et Hamelinum necnon Agnetem et Julianam”
donated property “Eatonam” to Godstow[284].
The cartulary of Godstow includes an undated charter under which “Reginaldum
de Baelun Reginaldi filii comitis filium, et Emelinć de Baelun” confirmed
his father’s donation of property “Eatonam” to Godstow, naming “Hamelinus
de Baelun avus meus”, subscribed by “Hamelino de Baelun”[285]. He succeeded
his brother in [1168/75][286].
"Reginald de Baelun son of Reginald, son of the earl, and Emeline de
Baelun" confirmed the donation of the manor of Eaton to Godstow abbey,
made by "their father and mother", by charter dated to
[1170/80][287].
It is supposed that "their" is a mistake for "his",
and that "Emeline" was the mother of Rainald de Ballon not his
otherwise unrecorded sister of this name, although this is not beyond all
doubt. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1196/97],
records "Reginaldus de Baalon" paying "xx s"
in Hereford[288].
m ---. The name of Rainald’s wife is
not known. Rainald & his wife had one child:

(a)JOHN de Ballon (-1235). The Fine Roll of 1207
records “John de Balun” settling a dispute between “Reginaldum de
Balun patrem ipsius Johannis” and “Gaufridum filium Ace et Agnetem
uxorem suam” relating to "terra que fuit Hamelini de Balun"
in Wiltshire[289].
Bracton records a claim, dated 1220, by "Nicholaus de Limesia et
Margeria uxore sua et…sororibus uxoris sue" against "Johannem
de Balun" who failed to appear[290].
m firstly ---. The name of John’s first
wife is not known. Rosie Bevan suggests that she was "Lady Maud de
Balun", for whom the Hundred Rolls of 1276 record that the prior of
Canonsleigh had received rent for her soul for the previous fifty years[291]. mMARGERY,
daughter of ---. The Testa de Nevill records "Margeria de Balun"
holding dower in Eastington, Gloucestershire in 1235/36[292]. The Testa
de Nevill records "Margeria de Balun et Willelmus filius Gilleberti"
holding two thirds of a knight’s fee in Swallowcliffe, Wiltshire in 1242/43[293]. John & his
first wife had three children:

(1)JOHN de Ballon (-1275). The Testa de Nevill records "feuda
Johannis de Balon" in "Magna Sutton…Magna Chiverel…de rege de
honore de Mortelay" in Wiltshire in 1242/43[294]. m firstlyAUDE Paynell,
daughter of WILLIAM Paynell & his wife Alice Briwere ([1209/10]-1261). A
writ dated 2 Jan "33 Hen III", after the death of "William
Paynel alias Painel" names "Lady Auda wife of John de Balun,
age variously stated as 30 and more and 40, is his heir"[295]. The document
does not specify the relationship between the deceased and his heir, but it
appears that she was too old to have been his daughter so was probably his
sister. Aude’s age in this document is inconsistent with the marriage date of
her supposed parents, but may have been exaggerated. m secondlyMARGARET,
daughter of ---.

(2)WALTER de Ballon (-[1287/88]). m
([1282/87]) as her first husband, ISOLDA
de Mortimer, [illegitimate daughter of EDMUND [I] de Mortimer Lord
Mortimer & his mistress ---] (before 1273[296]-after 1336).
According to the Complete Peerage[297],
Isolda was the daughter of Edmund de Mortimer and his wife Margaret de
Fiennes. However, this is chronologically impossible if Isolda gave birth to
her son Hugh Audley in [1289][298].
It is therefore assumed that Isolda was Edmund de Mortimer's illegitimate
daughter, although no proof has been found that this is correct. Another
possibility is that she was Edmund's sister[299].
Her name suggests a Welsh origin. Edmund de Mortimer gave her and her first
husband the manor of Arley, Staffordshire[300].She married secondly ([1288/89]) Hugh de
Audley.

(3)REGINALD de Ballon (-after 1294).

iii)HAMELIN de Ballon (-after 1166).
The cartulary of Godstow includes an undated charter under which “Reginaldus
filius Rogeri comitis Herefordić et Emelina uxor sua” and “filios et
filias meas Wilelmum…Reginaldum et Hamelinum necnon Agnetem et Julianam”
donated property “Eatonam” to Godstow[301].
Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record
"Hamelin de Baalun" holding half a knight’s fee, and "Mathćus
de Baaluum" holding one knight’s fee, from "Henrici de Novo
Mercato" in Gloucestershire[302].

iv)[MATTHEW de Ballon (-after 1166). Military fee
certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record "Hamelin
de Baalun" holding half a knight’s fee, and "Mathćus de
Baaluum" holding one knight’s fee, from "Henrici de Novo
Mercato" in Gloucestershire[303].
It is not known with certainty whether these two feeholders were brothers, but
this seems possible.]

b)ROGER (-after [1125/26][306]). He is named
as the son of Roger by Orderic Vitalis, who says that he and his brother became
"some of the best soldiers in the service of King Henry I and are still
awaiting his pardon"[307].

3.EMMA. Guillaume of Jumičges records that “Willelmo
Osberni filio” and his wife “Adelizam Rogerii Toenitć filiam” had “unam
filiam” who married “Rodulfo comite genere Britoni” with whom she
went to Jerusalem on pilgrimage “in diebus Urbani Papć”[308]. Orderic
Vitalis records that King William I granted "comitatum Northwici"
to "Radulfo de Guader genero Guillelmi filii Osberni"[309]. Florence of
Worcester records that her brother "Herefordensis comes Rogerus filius
Willelmi" arranged her marriage to "East-Anglorum comiti
Radulfo" against the wishes of King William in [1074][310]. The Annals of
Winchester record the marriage in 1075 of “Radulfo Wadele comiti” and “comitis
Willelmi Osberni filii filiam”[311].
m (Exning, Cambridgeshire 1075[312]) RALPH de Gaël Earl of Norfolk,
son of RALPH "the Staller" Seigneur de Gaël & his wife ---
(before 1040-on crusade after 1096).

4.daughter . Guillaume de Jumičges records that Guillaume FitzOsbern had
two daughters[313].

Guillaume had one [Illegitimate] child [by an unknown
mistress]:

5.RAOUL . Guillaume of Jumičges records that “Willelmus...filius
Osberni, propinquus ducis Willelmi” founded “duo monasteriain
honorem...Marić unum apud Liram...alterum apud Cormelias”, adding that “Rodulfus
filius eius” became a monk at Cormeilles “a pueritia”[314].From the
context of the passage, it would appear that Adelisa, wife of Guillaume FitzOsbern, was not the mother of Raoul as he is not included in the list of the
couple's children in an earlier sentence in the same passage.

Ellis suggests that this family
"must have come from that now rural village of Pitres…on the banks of
the Seine, some miles above Rouen, at the foot of the Coté des Deux Amants"[315].

1.ROGER [de Pîtres] (-before 1086). The Chronicle of Abingdon records
a precept addressed by William I King of England to "Lanfranco
archiepiscopo, Roberto de Oilleio et Rogero de Pistri" in favour of
the monastery of Abingdon[316].
A charter dated to [1164/74] records that the burial at Lanthony of "domini
Milonis comitis Herefordić" and records that "Rogerum de
Pistres" was granted "custodi castri Gloucestrić"
after the conquest and that his family succeeded him "Durandum de
Pistres fratrem eius" and "filium…Walteri de Gloucestria"[317]. Sheriff of Gloucester. He probably died shortly before 1086: his son is recorded with his father’s
name holding property in Domesday Book, and his son made donations for his
father’s soul by charter dated that year (see below). mADELISE,
daughter of --- (-after 1125). The Chronicle of Gloucester St Peter records
that "Adeliza vicecomitissa mater Walteri de Gloucestria"
donated "domos, redditus omnes…in Gloucestria" to the
monastery dated 1125[318].
"Adeliz vicecomitissa" donated "quicquid burgagii…in
Gloucestria" to Gloucester St Peter, with the consent of "Walterius
constabularius filius suus", by undated charter[319]. A charter of
King Henry II confirms donations to Gloucester St Peter including the donation
of "burgagium…in Gloucestria" donated by "Athelays
vicecomitissa…concessu Walteri filii eius"[320]. Roger & his wife had [three] children:

a)WALTER of Gloucester (-1129 or
after[321]).
Domesday Book records land held by “Walter fitsRoger de Pitres” in
Barton Stacey in Barton Hundred and East Dean in Broughton Hundred in Hampshire;
"Walter FitzRoger" holding Great Barrington and South cerney
in Gloucestershire[322].
A charter of King William I dated 1086 confirmed various donations to
Gloucester St Peter, including the donation of "in Erchenefelde unam
terram Westwode" for the soul of "patris sui"[323]. Sheriff of Gloucester. Constable [of Gloucester Castle][324]. The Chronicle
of Gloucester St Peter records that "Rogerus [presumably an error
for Walterus] de Gloucestria" donated "Westwode in Jerchenfeld…"
to the monastery for the soul of "Herberti fratris sui" dated
1101[325].
The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of
Abergavenny records that “Brientio filio comitis de Insula, nepoti suo de
sorore sua…Lucia” granted the lordship of Abergavenny to “Waltero
constabulatio totius Anglić, consanguineo suo”[326]. The precise
relationship between Walter and his predecessor has not yet been established.
Henry I King of England confirmed the grant of "heredibus suis
Herefordiam [parvam et] Ullingeswicam" to "Waltero de Gloec"
by the bishop of Hereford by charter dated 1121, witnessed by "…Ricardo
filio Poncii…"[327].
The Chronicle of Gloucester St Peter records that "Walterus de
Gloucestria" donated "terram de Westwode in Jerchenffeld in Lawaran"[328]. "Walterus
de Gloucestria, assensu Milonis filii mei et Berthć uxoris meć"
donated "ecclesiam de Cernay…ecclesiam… Sanctć Helenć de
Halgestane…terram…de Westwode in Herchenefelde" to Gloucester St Peter
by undated charter[329].
Henry I King of England granted the lands of "Edrici fil Chetelli"
to "Walto de Gloec" by charter date [3/10] Jun 1123[330]. A charter
dated to [1123] records that "Walt de Gloec" gave Little
Hereford in fee to "Willo de Mara nepoti suo"[331]. "Walter
de Gloecestria, Milo fili ei…Willelm de Mara" witnessed the charter
dated to [1127] which records that "Ricard Puncii filii"
granted Aston, Gloucestershire ("Hestoniam") to "Mathilli
uxori mee"[332].
mBERTHE,
daughter of ---. "Walterus de Gloucestria, assensu Milonis filii mei
et Berthć uxoris meć" donated "ecclesiam de Cernay…ecclesiam…
Sanctć Helenć de Halgestane…terram…de Westwode in Herchenefelde" to
Gloucester St Peter by undated charter[333].
The Complete Peerage suggests that Berthe was a relative of Hamelin de
Ballon Lord of Abergavenny, citing the passage from the Historia fundationis
cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny quoted above[334]. However, there
are two difficulties with this hypothesis. Firstly, it is Walter, not his son,
who is described as “consanguineo” of Brien FitzCount, suggesting that
the relationship must have been through Walter’s parents not his wife.
Secondly, doubt exists about the relationship between Brien FitzCount
(generally identified as the illegitimate son of Alain IV Duke of Brittany, although the primary source which confirms that this affiliation is correct has
not yet been traced) and Hamelin de Ballon, as discussed more fully in the
document WALES (Lords of Abergavenny). The Complete Peerage also cites[335] the undated
charter under which “Willielmus de Braosa” confirmed donations to
Abergavenny Priory by “Hamelinus de Balon et Brientius comitis filius et
Walterus de Herefort et Henricus de Herefort”[336]. This document
does suggest a close relationship between the two families. However, a family
connection through the mother of Miles of Gloucester is not the only
possibility. Walter & his wife had [three] children:

i)MILES of Gloucester (-24 Dec
1143, bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester).
The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of
Abergavenny names “Milonem” as son of “Waltero constabulatio totius
Anglić”[337].
Henry I King of England appointed him Constable of England[338]. He was created
Earl of Hereford in 1141.

ii)[MATILDA (-after [1127]). A charter dated to [1127] records that
"Ricard Pontii filii" granted the manor of "Lechia"
to "Mathildi uxori mee in matrimoniu" in exchange for her
original marriage portion, the manor of Ullingswick in Herefordshire, which he
gave to "Helie Giff in mat-monu cum filia mea Berta"[339]. Round
indicates that this charter means that Matilda must have been the daughter of
Walter of Gloucester, noting that Ullingswick was recorded in Domesday Book as
belonging to the church of Hereford, and also that King Henry I confirmed its
grant and that of Little Hereford by the bishop of Hereford to Walter of
Gloucester by another charter (see above)[340].
The fact that Matilda named two of her children after her supposed parents also
indicates that this parentage is probably correct (although the name Walter was
already used in the FitzPons family before Richard’s marriage). "Ricardus
filius Puncii" donated “ecclesiam de Lecha" to Great
Malvern monastery, Worcestershire, for the soul of "uxoris meć
Mathildis et liberorum meorum…", by undated charter, witnessed by "Simon
et Osbernus fratres mei…"[341].
mRICHARD FitzPons,
son of PONS & his wife --- (-[1127/29]).]

iii)[--- .] m ---. One child:

(a)RENAUD (-25 Aug 1149). A manuscript listing
abbots of Evesham records that ”Reginaldus, monachus Gloucestrić, nepos
comitis Milonis Herefordić” was appointed abbot in 1122 and died “VIII
Kal Sep 1149”[342],
although another manuscript records his death “VIII Kal Sep 1136”[343].

b)HERBERT (-[before 1101]). The
Chronicle of Gloucester St Peter records that "Rogerus [presumably
an error for Walterus] de Gloucestria" donated "Westwode
in Jerchenfeld…" to the monastery for the souls of "patris sui
et matris et pro anima Herberti fratris sui" dated 1101[344]. The wording
suggests that Herbert was deceased at the time of the donation.

c)[--- . Her parentage and marriage
are established by the charter dated to [1123] which records that "Walt
de Gloec" gave Little Hereford in fee to "Willo de Mara nepoti
suo"[345],
although it is always possible that "nepos" should be
interpreted in this document as indicating a more remote relationship than
nephew of Walter of Gloucester. m --- de la Mare,
son of ---.]

2.DURAND [de Gloucester] (-[1101], bur Gloucester). A
charter dated to [1164/74] records that the burial at Lanthony of "domini
Milonis comitis Herefordić" and records that "Rogerum de
Pistres" was granted "custodi castri Gloucestrić"
after the conquest and that his family succeeded him "Durandum de
Pistres fratrem eius" and "filium…Walteri de Gloucestria"[346]. Sheriff of Gloucestershire. Domesday Book records “Durand of Gloucester” holding Cliddesden
in Basingstoke Hundred and Weston in Hoddington Hundred in Hampshire; several
landholdings in Wiltshire; land in Westbury, Ashbrook, Duntisbourne, Culkerton,
Didmarton, Whaddon, Sezincote, Icomb Proper, Shipton Solers, Haresfield Court,
Moreton Valence, Littleton and Condicote in Gloucestershire; properties in
Herefordshire[347].
m ---. The name of Durand’s wife is not
known. Durand & his wife had [one child]:

a)[EUDO (-after 1086). Domesday
Book records “Durand” holding of the bishop of Worcester land in Barnsley and "Eudo" holding land in the same place[348]. There is no indication of any relationship between Durand and Eudo but their holding property jointly
suggests that they may have been related. It seems unlikely that land would be
held jointly by brothers, it is more likely that the two were father and son or
uncle and nephew. If Eudo was Durand’s son, it is unlikely that he survived
his father as Durand’s nephew Walter is recorded as Sheriff of Gloucester after
Durand.]

MILES of Gloucester,
son of WALTER of Gloucester & his wife Berthe --- (-24 Dec 1143, bur
Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). The
Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of
Abergavenny names “Milonem” as son of “Waltero constabulatio totius
Anglić”[349].
"Walterus de Gloucestria, assensu Milonis filii mei et Berthć uxoris
meć" donated "ecclesiam de Cernay…ecclesiam… Sanctć Helenć de
Halgestane…terram…de Westwode in Herchenefelde" to Gloucester St Peter
by undated charter[350].
"Walter de Gloecestria, Milo fili ei…" witnessed the charter
dated to [1127] which records that "Ricard Puncii filii"
granted Aston, Gloucestershire ("Hestoniam") to "Mathilli
uxori mee"[351].
Henry I King of England appointed him Constable of England in succession to his
father[352].
The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Miloni Gloec" in Wiltshire (two
entries)[353].
Stephen King of England granted him the honour of Gloucester and Brecknock in
[1136] and appointed him Constable of Gloucester Castle. “Mylo
constabularius de Gloucestria” donated property to Lanthony abbey, naming “antecessores
mei Rogerus de Gloecestria et Walterus constabularius”, by charter dated
1137, supplemented by another later donation (undated) jointly with "uxor
mea Sibilla et filii mei Rogerus et Walterus atque Henricus" in the
presence of "…Roberto Corbet…"[354]. He joined
Empress Matilda on her arrival in England in 1139, acting as her Constable.
She created him Earl of Hereford at Oxford 25 Jul 1141, and granted him
the castle of Abergavenny[355].
Brien FitzCount, illegitimate son of Alain IV "Fergant" Duke of
Brittany, and his wife transferred the honour of Abergavenny to Earl Miles in
[1141/42][356].
The Gesta Stephani Regis records that "Paganus filius Joannis…et
Milo" of Gloucester were killed, dated to [1137/40][357]. It is unclear
why the two deaths are reported at the same time as a later passage in the Gesta
records that "comes…Herefordić, Milo" was killed by arrow, and
in a third passage that he was killed while hunting, dated from the context to
[1142/43][358].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of
Bricone and of all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[359].

m ([Apr/May] 1121) SIBYLLE de
Neufmarché, daughter and heiress of BERNARD de Neufmarché Lord
of Brecknock & his wife Nesta [Agnes] --- (-bur Lanthony Prior, Gloucester). A manuscript narrating the history of Brecknock priory records that the
founder “Bernard de Nefmarche, Norman” married “Neste qe fut apele
Agnes, la file Griffin le fiz Lewelin…cruel tyrant de Gales” by whom he
fathered “Mael…noble chevalier” whom it was claimed was not his son and
who was deprived of Brecknock in favour of “la file [de] Neste, Sibile”
wife of “Miles…fiz Watir le conestable de Gloucestre e de Hereford”[360]. The Historia
fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny names “Sibillam,
legitimam hćredem totius terrć Breconić…Bernardi et Agnetis de Novo-Mercato”
as wife of “Milonem”, son of “Waltero constabulatio totius Anglić”[361]. A charter
dated to [10 Apr/29 May] 1121 records the arrangements for the marriage of
"Miloni de Gloec" and "Sibilia filia Beorndi de Novo
Mercato", the dowry being all the possessions of her father and of her
mother[362].
“Mylo constabularius de Gloucestria” donated property to Lanthony abbey,
naming “antecessores mei Rogerus de Gloecestria et Walterus constabularius”,
by charter dated 1137, supplemented by another later donation (undated) jointly
with "uxor mea Sibilla et filii mei Rogerus et Walterus atque Henricus"[363]. A manuscript
in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of Bricone and of
all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Sibbill wiff of the seid Milo…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[364].

Earl Miles & his wife had eight children:

1.MARGARET ([1121/23]-[6 Apr 1187
or after 30 Sep 1194], bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). The Historia fundationis cum
fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny names “Margaretam,
Bertam et Luciam” as the three daughters of “Milonem” & his
wife, adding that Margaret married “Humphredo de Boun” and inherited “comitatu
Herefordić”[365].
Her birth date range is estimated from the date of her parents' marriage and
the likely birth date of her daughter Matilda. "…Margarita filia ipsi
Mil…" subscribed the charter dated to [1123] records that "Walt
de Gloec" gave Little Hereford in fee to "Willo de Mara nepoti
suo"[366].
This document suggests that Margaret must have been her parents’s oldest
child. “Humfridus de Bohun regis dapifer et Marger. uxor mea” founded
Farleigh Priory by undated charter[367].
She certified the knights' fees made in the fee of her father during the time
of King Henry I[368],
which may imply that her husband had died by then. The Red Book of the
Exchequer refers to "Margareta de Bohun xvii m" in
Gloucestershire in [1167/68][369].
A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey
records the death 6 Apr 1187 of “Margeriam”, wife of “dominum
Hunfredum de Bohun tertium” and her burial “in capitulo Lanthonić, juxta
Gloucestriam”[370].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of
Bricone and of all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Sibbill wiff of the seid Milo…Ladi Margaret the furst begotton daughter of the said
Milo…married to Humfre of Bohun the third…” among those buried at Lanthony
Priory[371].
[The Pipe Roll at Michaelmas 1194 records “Margareta de Bohun” liable
for scutage in respect of her knights in Gloucestershire and “Patricius de
Chaurcis” owing for the same scutage (both in respect of the army in
Wales), and “Herbertus f Herberti” owing for “legalem portionem suam
versus Margaretam de Bohun” also in Gloucestershire[372]. It has not
been confirmed that “Margareta de Bohun” was Margaret of Hereford or her
daughter-in-law Margaret of Huntingdon. If the former, the date of death of
Margaret of Hereford was incorrectly recorded in the manuscript quoted above.]
King John confirmed the possessions of Lanthony abbey by charter dated 30 Jul
1199, including the donation of "duas partes de Onedesleye"
made by "Margar de Bohun", in accordance with the division
made "inter ipsam et Luciam sororem suam"[373]. mHUMPHREY [III] de Bohun, son of HUMPHREY [II]
de Bohun & his wife Matilda of Salisbury ([1100/10]-[1164/65]).

2.ROGER FitzMiles (-1155, bur
Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). The Historia
fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny names “Rogerum
comitem, Henricum, Walterum, Maiel et Wilielmum” as the five sons of “Milonem”
& his wife, adding that Roger died childless[374]. “Mylo
constabularius de Gloucestria” donated property to Lanthony abbey, naming “antecessores
mei Rogerus de Gloecestria et Walterus constabularius”, by charter dated
1137, supplemented by another later donation (undated) jointly with "uxor
mea Sibilla et filii mei Rogerus et Walterus atque Henricus"[375]. He succeeded
his father in 1143 as Earl of Hereford. The Gesta Stephani Regis
records that "Rogerius, Milonis filius, juvenis…ćtate"
succeeded "in comitatum Herefordić" after his father was
killed[376].
Constable of England. Lord of Abergavenny. Earl Roger founded the Cistercian
Abbey of Flaxley in Gloucestershire [1148/54], maybe in memory of his father[377]. He was in
dispute with Henry II King of England in [1154], probably about the castle of Gloucester, and surrendered the castle and his earldom, although the king made a
re-grant of the latter to Roger[378].
The Chronicle of Gervase names "comes Herefordensis Rogerius…magni
Milonis filius" when recording his dispute with King Henry II in 1155[379]. The History of
Gloucester St Peter records the donation by "Rogeri comes Herfordić"
on becoming a monk at the monastery, and the donation of "Walterus
constabularius Herefordić frater eius" (both undated)[380]. The Annals of
Tewkesbury record that “Rogerus comes Herefordić” died in 1155[381]. On his death
the earldom granted by King Henry II became extinct. A manuscript in Aske’s collections
names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of Bricone and of all the Forest of Done,
and also Constable of England…Roger…his first begotten sonne…” among those
buried at Lanthony Priory[382].
m (before [Dec 1137/May 1138]) as her
first husband, CECILY,
daughter of PAYN FitzJohn of Ewyas, co. Hereford, Sheriff of Hereford and
Shropshire & his wife Sibyl de Lacy (-1207). She is referred to as the
wife of Roger in King Stephen's charter dated [Dec 1137/May 1138][383]. A manuscript
narrating the foundation of Lilleshall Abbey, Shropshire records that “Rogerus
comes Hereford” married “vicecomes Paganus…filiam”[384]. King Stephen
confirmed to "Rogo filio Milonis Gloec et Cecilie uxori sue filie Pag
fil Johis" the lands of her father by charter dated to [Dec 1137/May
1138][385].
She married secondly Guillaume de Poitou.
Bracton records a claim in 1232 made by “Warinus de Monte Canisio”
against “Adam de Kailly et Mabiliam uxorem eius...Isabellam de Friuilla...Matillidem
Giffard” for land “in Luddeduna” inherited from “Cecilia
[...comitissa] antecess sua...quia obiit sine herede de se
descendit...Agneti...sorori et heredi et quia ipse Willelmus obiit sine
herede...de se descendit...isti Warino...fratri et heredi suo”, and that
the defendants replied that “Cecilia comitissa” had given the land,
which “Willelmus de Pictavia...virum suum” held for one knight’s fee, to
“Ricardo Giffard patri predictarum Mabilie et Isabelle...Osbertus filius
Ricardi” and that “mortuo predicto Willelmo” Cecilia had married “Walterum
de Meinne”[386].
She married thirdly (before 1166) Gauthier de Mayenne. "Walter
de Maine" confirmed the donation of land in Perriton to Bruton by
undated charter witnessed by "Cecilia comitissa uxore mea…"[387]. The Red Book
of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1190/91], records "comitissa
Hereford quć fuit uxor Walteri de Meduana" paying "xiv l x s
de scutagio militum de veteri feffamento xxix milites" in Kent[388]. The Red Book
of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1196/97], records "honor
Walteri de Meduana" paying "xxix l, per Ciciliam comitissam
Herfordić et Willelmum de Monte Kanisio, xxix milites" in Kent[389].

3.WALTER FitzMiles (-1159 or
after). The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the
priory of Abergavenny names “Rogerum comitem, Henricum, Walterum, Maiel et
Wilielmum” as the five sons of “Milonem” & his wife, adding that
Walter died childless[390].
“Mylo constabularius de Gloucestria” donated property to Lanthony abbey,
naming “antecessores mei Rogerus de Gloecestria et Walterus constabularius”,
by charter dated 1137, supplemented by another later donation (undated) jointly
with "uxor mea Sibilla et filii mei Rogerus et Walterus atque Henricus"[391]. “Waltero
fratre meo” witnessed the undated charter under which “Rogerus comes
Herefordić” donated property to Brecknock priory[392]. The Gesta
Stephani Regis records that "Walterius…frater comitis Herefordić"
captured "Rogerium de Berchelai" and tortured him, dated from
the context to [1147][393].
He was Constable of Henry II King of England in 1154[394]. Sheriff of Gloucester 1155-1157, and of Hereford 1155-1159[395].
The History of Gloucester St Peter records the donation by "Rogeri comes
Herfordić" on becoming a monk at the monastery, and the donation of
"Walterus constabularius Herefordić frater eius" (both
undated)[396].
He succeeded his brother in 1155 as Lord of Abergavenny and Brecknock. He left
for Palestine [Michaelmas] 1159, dying soon after[397].

4.HENRY FitzMiles (-murdered Castle
Arnold, near Abergavenny Easter [1159/63], bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of
Abergavenny names “Rogerum comitem, Henricum, Walterum, Maiel et Wilielmum”
as the five sons of “Milonem” & his wife[398]. “Mylo
constabularius de Gloucestria” donated property to Lanthony abbey, naming “antecessores
mei Rogerus de Gloecestria et Walterus constabularius”, by charter dated
1137, supplemented by another later donation (undated) jointly with "uxor
mea Sibilla et filii mei Rogerus et Walterus atque Henricus"[399]. He succeeded
his brother Walter as Lord of Abergavenny and Brecknock. The Historia
fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny records
that “Waltero constabulatio totius Anglić” granted “castrum de
Abergavenny cum tota terra superioris Wencić” to “Henrico…filio Milonis”
during the lifetime of his father, and that Henry succeeded on the death of his
brother Roger, was killed by “quodam satellite…Senell, filio Donwaldi, iuxta
castrum Arnaldi in superiore Wencia”, and was buried “apud Lanthoniam
primam”[400].
He was murdered by Seisyll ap Dyvnwal[401].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of
Bricone and of all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Roger…his first begotten sonne…Henri his brother Lord of Bricone…” among those buried at
Lanthony Priory[402].
mISABELLA,
daughter of --- (-after 1166). "Ysabele uxor Henrici de Herford" held "v milites in dotem" from "Margareta de
Boun" in Gloucestershire in 1166[403].

5.MAHEL FitzMiles (-after [Jan
1162/64], bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). The Historia fundationis cum
fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny names “Rogerum
comitem, Henricum, Walterum, Maiel et Wilielmum” as the five sons of “Milonem”
& his wife, adding that Mahel died childless[404]. He succeeded
his brother Henry as Lord of Abergavenny and Brecknock. “Maihelus de
Hereford” donated property to Brecknock priory by undated charter which
names “Bernardus de Novo-mercato avus meus…Milo pater meus…fratres mei
Rogerus comes, et Walterius constabularius et Henricus”, witnessed by “…Humfridus
de Buhun nepos meus…”[405].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of
Bricone and of all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Roger…his first begotten sonne…Henri his brother Lord of Bricone…Michel Lord of Bricone…”
among those buried at Lanthony Priory[406].

6.WILLIAM FitzMiles (-Bronllys
Tower, co. Brecon [1164/66]). The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris
genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny names “Rogerum comitem,
Henricum, Walterum, Maiel et Wilielmum” as the five sons of “Milonem”
& his wife, adding that William died childless[407]. He succeeded
his brother Mahel as Lord of Abergavenny and Brecknock. He was mortally
wounded by a stone dropped from Bronllys Tower, co. Brecon[408].

7.BERTHA. The Historia fundationis cum
fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny names “Margaretam,
Bertam et Luciam” as the three daughters of “Milonem” & his
wife, adding that Berthe married “Philippo de Brusa domino de Duelth“
(naming their descendants) and inherited “tota terra Breconić, Wencić
superioris et Gower”[409].
A manuscript narrating the history of Brecknock priory records that “Berte”
married “Willame de Brewes”, and also lists her descendants[410]. "Willielmus
de Braiosa" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze by "Philippus de Braiosa pater eiusdem Willielmi",
by undated charter, witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum
fratrem meum"[411].
m (before [1140]) WILLIAM
[II] de Briouse,
son of PHILIPPE de Briouse & his wife Eleanor of Barnstaple (-[1175]). He was
Lord of Abergavenny and Brecon from [1173] by grant of his brother-in-law Mahel
FitzMiles[412].

8.LUCY (before 1143-[1219/20] or
after, bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester).
The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of
Abergavenny names “Margaretam, Bertam et Luciam” as the three daughters
of “Milonem” & his wife, adding that Lucy married “Herberto filio
Hereberti” and inherited “foresta de Dene et aliis terries in Anglia”[413]. King John
confirmed the possessions of Lanthony abbey by charter dated 30 Jul 1199,
including the donation of "duas partes de Onedesleye" made by
"Margar de Bohun", in accordance with the division made "inter
ipsam et Luciam sororem suam"[414].
The Testa de Nevill lists knights who held land from bishop of Worcester, whose assets had been confiscated by King John, dated to [1208/13]: "Henricus
de Boun comes Herefordie et domina Lucia que fuit uxor Herberti filii Herberti"
held "manerio in Suham et Brokhamt ii milites…in comitatu Glouc"[415]. A feodary of
the bishop of Worcester’s estates drawn up in [1219/20] records that "Dame
Lucia, widow of Herbert fitz Herbert" held shares in two
Gloucestershire manors[416].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of
Bricone and of all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Sibbill wiff of the seid Milo…Luce the third daughter of the seid Milo Erle…” among
those buried at Lanthony Priory[417].
mHERBERT FitzHerbert
[II], son of HERBERT FitzHerbert [I] & his wife Sibyl Corbet (-before 18
Jul 1204).

Planché records that the Bohun
family derived its name from Bohon in the arrondissment of Saint-Lo in the
Cotentin in Normandy, where “the communes of St. André and St. George de
Bohon” are still found[418].
No trace of the Bohun family has been in sources in Normandy, before or after
the Norman conquest of England, except for the donation by Humphrey [I] de
Bohun to Rouen Saint-Amand, the charter being subscribed by Duke Guillaume (see
below). Their infrequent appearance in the surviving records suggests that the
family was of lesser nobility and enjoyed little political influence in the
duchy. However, a much later manuscript, which narrates the descents of the
founders of Lanthony Abbey, records that “dominus Hunfredus de Bohun, cum
barba”, who accompanied William “the Conqueror” to England, was “cognatus” of the king[419].
It is not known whether this document exaggerated connections with the ducal
family in order to boost the prestige of the founders of the abbey, but in any
case “cognatus” could include relationships which were remote, either by
birth or marriage. Whatever the truth of their position in Normandy, the
fortunes of the Bohun family started in England in a small way, as Humphrey [I]
de Bohun is recorded in Domesday Book only as holding Tatterford in Norfolk,
which suggests that any family relationship with the king was not close enough
to be acknowledged by the monarch. The fortunes of the family took a turn for
the better when Humphrey [II] de Bohun married Matilda de Salisbury, who
brought large estates in Wiltshire to her husband. Humphrey [III] de Bohun
increased the family fortunes further by marrying the eldest daughter of Miles
Earl of Hereford who, after the death of her brother without issue, was his
principle heir and transmitted the hereditary office of Constable of England to
her son. The earldom of Hereford was revived in 1200 in favour of her grandson
Henry de Bohun.

HUMPHREY [I] de Bohun [Bohon, in Normandy], son of --- (-after
1092). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony
Abbey records that “dominus Hunfredus de Bohun, cum barba” accompanied
William “the Conqueror” to England, adding that he was “cognatus” of
William[420].
"…Unfredi de Bohun et Richardi filii eius necnon Ingulfi eiusdem loci
canonici…" are named as witnesses at the court of William I King of
England in the charter dated to [1081] which records an agreement between the
monks of Marmoutier and "Gaufridus Nervei filius"[421]. Domesday Book
records "Humphrey de Bohun" holding Tatterford in Norfolk[422]. A charter
dated 1092 records the claim by "Richard de Mereio son of Humfrey de
Bohonio" for a field near the monastery of Bohun from the monks of
Marmoutier, a settlement being confirmed by the monks receiving "one of
his little sons (parvulis) Humfrey…[to] teach him until he reached the age at
which he could be a monk if he wished", with the consent of "uxor
eius domina Luc[i]a et filii eius Rotbertus, Hainricus, Hunfridus, Havidis
filia eorum" and witnessed by "Hunfrido patre eorum, Ricardo
filio suo"[423].
Thomas Stapleton, in his "Observations on the Great Rolls of the
Exchequer of Normandy" on the roll dated 1198, states that "Humphrey
de Bohon" donated part of the fief of Puchay to the monastery of
Saint-Leger at Préaux, with the consent of "his sons Robert and Richard",
undated, but he does not cite the source reference[424].

m firstly ---. "Humfrey
de Buhun" donated tithes to Rouen Saint-Amand "for himself and
iii uxoribus suis" by charter dated to before 1066, signed by "Willelmi
comitis et Normannorum ducis"[425].

m secondly ---.
"Humfrey de Buhun" donated tithes to Rouen Saint-Amand "for
himself and iii uxoribus suis" by charter dated to before 1066, signed
by "Willelmi comitis et Normannorum ducis"[426].

1.ROBERT . Thomas Stapleton, in
his "Observations on the Great Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy"
on the roll dated 1198, states that "Humphrey de Bohon" donated
part of the fief of Puchay to the monastery of Saint-Leger at Préaux, with the
consent of "his sons Robert and Richard", undated, but he does
not cite the source reference[428].

2.RICHARD de Méry (-before 1131). Thomas
Stapleton, in his "Observations on the Great Rolls of the Exchequer of
Normandy" on the roll dated 1198, states that "Humphrey de
Bohon" donated part of the fief of Puchay to the monastery of
Saint-Leger at Préaux, with the consent of "his sons Robert and Richard",
undated, but he does not cite the source reference[429]. His epithet
"de Méry" suggests that this was territory inherited from his
mother. Thomas Stapleton identifies Méry as "Mareium…the marshy
territory along the banks of the river L’Ouve in the vicinity of le Homme,
otherwise L’Isle-Marie, adjacent to the communes of Liésville on one side and
of Picauville on the other" and lists various donations by individuals
named "de Mareio"[430].
The dates of the documents in which Richard is named suggest that he may have
been one of his father’s oldest children. "…Unfredi de Bohun et
Richardi filii eius necnon Ingulfi eiusdem loci canonici…" are named
as witnesses at the court of William I King of England in the charter dated to
[1081] which records an agreement between the monks of Marmoutier and "Gaufridus
Nervei filius"[431].
A charter dated 1092 records the claim by "Richard de Mereio son of
Humfrey de Bohonio" for a field near the monastery of Bohun from the
monks of Marmoutier, a settlement being confirmed by the monks receiving "one
of his little sons (parvulis) Humfrey…[to] teach him until he reached the age
at which he could be a monk if he wished", with the consent of "uxor
eius domina Luc[i]a et filii eius Rotbertus, Hainricus, Hunfridus, Havidis
filia eorum" and witnessed by "Hunfrido patre eorum, Ricardo
filio suo"[432].
A charter dated 1093 records that "Richard de Mereio"
confirmed the donation to the monks of St Martin made by "his father
Humfrey" for "quendam monachum eiusdem loci fratrem
suum…Ingelrannum who urged it on him and for love of a little boy of his whom
he had given them to bring up and teach"[433]. Thomas
Stapleton, in his "Observations on the Great Rolls of the Exchequer of
Normandy" on the roll dated 1198, says that "in 1131 a proffer
of sixty marks of silver would be owing from [Humphrey de Bohon the King’s
steward] to the crown si poterit dirrationare terram de Meri", citing
the 1129/30 Pipe Roll, which suggests that Richard de Méry had died before that
date[434].
m (before 1092) LUCIE, daughter of ---. A charter dated 1092 records
the claim by "Richard de Mereio son of Humfrey de Bohonio" for
a field near the monastery of Bohun from the monks of Marmoutier, a settlement
being confirmed by the monks receiving "one of his little sons
(parvulis) Humfrey…[to] teach him until he reached the age at which he could be
a monk if he wished", with the consent of "uxor eius domina
Luc[i]a et filii eius Rotbertus, Hainricus, Hunfridus, Havidis filia eorum"
and witnessed by "Hunfrido patre eorum, Ricardo filio suo"[435]. Domesday
Descendants records that the mother of Ingelger [I] de Bohun was "Lucy
brother of Alexander"[436].
Richard & his wife had seven children:

a)ROBERT . A charter dated 1092
records the claim by "Richard de Mereio son of Humfrey de Bohonio"
for a field near the monastery of Bohun from the monks of Marmoutier, a
settlement being confirmed by the monks receiving "one of his little
sons (parvulis) Humfrey…[to] teach him until he reached the age at which he
could be a monk if he wished", with the consent of "uxor eius
domina Luc[i]a et filii eius Rotbertus, Hainricus, Hunfridus, Havidis filia
eorum" and witnessed by "Hunfrido patre eorum, Ricardo filio
suo"[437].

b)HENRY . A charter dated 1092
records the claim by "Richard de Mereio son of Humfrey de Bohonio"
for a field near the monastery of Bohun from the monks of Marmoutier, a
settlement being confirmed by the monks receiving "one of his little
sons (parvulis) Humfrey…[to] teach him until he reached the age at which he
could be a monk if he wished", with the consent of "uxor eius domina
Luc[i]a et filii eius Rotbertus, Hainricus, Hunfridus, Havidis filia eorum"
and witnessed by "Hunfrido patre eorum, Ricardo filio suo"[438].

c)HUMPHREY . A charter dated 1092
records the claim by "Richard de Mereio son of Humfrey de Bohonio"
for a field near the monastery of Bohun from the monks of Marmoutier, a
settlement being confirmed by the monks receiving "one of his little
sons (parvulis) Humfrey…[to] teach him until he reached the age at which he
could be a monk if he wished", with the consent of "uxor eius
domina Luc[i]a et filii eius Rotbertus, Hainricus, Hunfridus, Havidis filia
eorum" and witnessed by "Hunfrido patre eorum, Ricardo filio
suo"[439].

d)HAVIDE . A charter dated 1092
records the claim by "Richard de Mereio son of Humfrey de Bohonio"
for a field near the monastery of Bohun from the monks of Marmoutier, a
settlement being confirmed by the monks receiving "one of his little
sons (parvulis) Humfrey…[to] teach him until he reached the age at which he
could be a monk if he wished", with the consent of "uxor eius
domina Luc[i]a et filii eius Rotbertus, Hainricus, Hunfridus, Havidis filia
eorum" and witnessed by "Hunfrido patre eorum, Ricardo filio
suo"[440].

e)INGELGER [I] de Bohun (-[1172]).
"…Engelgerius de Bohun, Alexander de Bohun…" witnessed the
charter dated to [end 1150/early Sep 1151] under which "H. dux
Normannorum" granted privileges to the citizens of Rouen[441]. His grant to
the priory of Saint-Georges de Bohon names his deceased first wife and his
second wife[442].
Henry II King of England confirmed the property of the abbey of Blanchelande,
including donations by "Engelgerius de Bohon…Ricardus Avenel…Doon Bardouf et Thomas frater eius…", by charter dated 1157[443]. The 1157 Pipe
Roll records "Engelgero de Buhun" at "Blochesha",
yielding ₤20, in Oxfordshire[444].
"Engelger de Bohon" donated property to St Georges de Bohun
"desiring for the weal of his wife Adelisa and his father Richard de
Meri" by charter dated to [1155/65][445].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records enfeoffments in the duchy of Normandy in [1172], "Engelger de Boun" with two knights and seven knights
"in Costentino" in his own service[446]. m firstlyMATHILDE,
daughter of ---. Domesday Descendants records that Ingelger donated property
to the priory of Saint-Georges de Bohon naming "a deceased wife
Mathilde and…his present wife Adelise"[447]. m secondly as her second husband, ADELISE d'Aumâle,
widow of ROBERT [II] Bertran Seigneur de Briquebec,
daughter of ETIENNE Comte d'Aumâle & his wife Hawise de Mortemer (-before
[1168]). Domesday Descendants records that Ingelger donated property to the
priory of Saint-Georges de Bohon naming "a deceased wife Mathilde
and…his present wife Adelise"[448].
"Adeliza daughter of [Stephen] count Albemaris" donated
property to the abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte for the souls of "Engelger
her husband and Robert Bertrand her son" by charter dated to [1151/77][449]. [The 1166/67
Pipe Roll records "Aliz de Bohun" accounting for "Aldewurda"
in Berkshire[450].
The identity of "Aliz de Bohun" is uncertain, although the
second wife of Ingelger [I] de Bohun is the only person with a similar name who
has so far been identified around that time period. The previous year’s Pipe
Roll includes no Bohun entries for Berkshire.]

f)ALEXANDER de Bohun (-[1153]). Steward of Henri Comte d'Anjou and Duke of Normandy (later Henry II King of England) at Falaise, Argentan
and Domfront[451].
"…Alexandro de Bohun…" witnessed the charter dated to
[1146/50] under which "G. dux Norm et comes And…" confirmed
the rights of the abbey of Saint-Wandrille[452].
"…Engelgerius de Bohun, Alexander de Bohun…" witnessed the
charter dated to [end 1150/early Sep 1151] under which "H. dux
Normannorum" granted privileges to the citizens of Rouen[453].

g)MURIEL de Bohun. Domesday Descendants states that Savari
de Beaumont married "Muriel daughter of Richard de Meri, the Norman heir of Humphrey de Bohun" but does not cite the corresponding primary
source[454].
Her family origin is indicated by a charter of King Richard I dated 31 Mar 1190
confirming "Ford, Climpling, Rustinton, Presteton and Lovinto…in the county of Sussex" to "Francus de Bohun", to hold in the same way
as "Savaric son of Savaric, heir of Enjulger de Bohon" had
held[455].
"Savaric son of Cana and Muriel his wife" donated property to
the abbey of Saint-Martin, Sees by charter dated to [1105], witnessed by "…Radulfus
et Savarico filii ipsius Savarici"[456].
mSAVARY de Beaumont, son of
RAOUL [V] Vicomte de Beaumont-sur-Sarthe, Vicomte du Maine & his second
wife Cana --- .

h)[daughter . Thomas Stapleton, in his "Observations on the Great
Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy" on the roll dated 1198, says that
"a daughter of Richard de Meri was apparently the wife of one Engelger,
a Norman of the Cotentin, who in 1130 was instrumental in making peace between
Henry I and his favourite Geoffrey de Clinton", referring as "proof
of this conjecture" to "a recital as to tenure of certain land
in Oxfordshire, which dates from the time of King John, that Hugh de Plaiz held
seven hides in Bereford (Little Barford) which had been given to Richard de
Meri…[who] had given them to Enjugier de Bohun in frank-marriage and…the said
Enjugier gave them to the ancestor of Hugh de Plaiz", but he does not
cite the source reference[457].
mENGELGER,
son of --- (-after 1130).]

3.INGELRAM [Ingulf] (-after 1093).
Monk at Marmoutier. "…Unfredi de Bohun et Richardi filii eius necnon
Ingulfi eiusdem loci canonici…" are named as witnesses at the court of
William I King of England in the charter dated to [1081] which records an
agreement between the monks of Marmoutier and "Gaufridus Nervei filius"[458]. A charter
dated 1093 records that "Richard de Mereio" confirmed the
donation to the monks of St Martin made by "his father Humfrey"
for "quendam monachum eiusdem loci fratrem suum…Ingelrannum who urged
it on him and for love of a little boy of his whom he had given them to bring
up and teach"[459].

4.daughter . Nun at Saint-Leger, Préaux. Thomas Stapleton, in his "Observations
on the Great Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy" on the roll dated
1198, states that "Humphrey de Bohon" confirmed his donation
of the tithe of "Barbivilla and the church of Notre-Dame de Brevans"
to the monastery of Saint-Leger at Préaux for "a second daughter of his
admitted into the monastery", with the consent of his sons "Richard
and Humphrey and Ralph du Cotentin their cousin", undated, but he does
not cite the source reference[460].

5.daughter . Nun at Saint-Leger, Préaux. Thomas Stapleton, in his "Observations
on the Great Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy" on the roll dated
1198, states that "Humphrey de Bohon" confirmed his donation
of the tithe of "Barbivilla and the church of Notre-Dame de Brevans"
to the monastery of Saint-Leger at Préaux for "a second daughter of his
admitted into the monastery", with the consent of his sons "Richard
and Humphrey and Ralph du Cotentin their cousin", undated, but he does
not cite the source reference[461].

6.ADELA de Bohun (-after 1130).
The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Adele amite Unf de Buhun" in
Wiltshire[462].
same person as…?ADELISA [de Bohun] . "Main
pater Willelmi de Albinico, Adelisa, Hunfredus de Buun avunculus
eius…Willelmu[us] de Albinioc…" are listed in the Liber Vitć of
Thorney abbey[463].
The chronology of the Albini Brito family (descended from Adelisa and her
husband) is difficult to determine precisely, but it appears possible that
"Hunfredus de Buun", who is named in the Thorney list as
"avunculus" of William [I] de Albini Brito, was Humphrey [II]
de Bohun, in which case William’s mother may have been Humphrey’s sister who is
named Adela in the 1130 Pipe Roll. mMAIN, son of ---.

Humphrey & his [third] wife had one child:

7.HUMPHREY[II] de Bohun(-[1128/29]). A manuscript which
narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “dominum
Hunfredum de Bohun secundum” as son of “dominus Hunfredus de Bohun, cum
barba”[464].
The estimated date of Humphrey’s marriage suggests that he was born from his
father’s third marriage, or even from a later marriage contracted after the
conquest of England. "…Humphrey de Bohun…" witnessed the
charter dated 13 Jan 1103 under which Henry I King of England confirmed an
agreement between the abbot of Fécamp and Philip de Braose[465]. "…Humphrey
de Bohun…" (signing first among the noblemen whose names followed the
earls in the list) witnessed the charter dated [1 Aug] 1107 under which Henry I
King of England confirmed a donation made by Richard de Reviers to Montebourg
abbey[466].
"…Humphrey de Bohun…" witnessed the charter dated 2 Mar [1113]
under which King Henry I confirmed a grant made by Raoul de Fougčres relating
to the forest of Savigny[467].
"…Humphrey de Bohun…" witnessed the charter dated [Jun 1119]
under which King Henry I confirmed a fair at Nostell to the canons of St Oswald[468]. "…Humphrey
de Bohun…" witnessed the charter dated to [1124-29] under which King
Henry I confirmed a donation by William Paynel to Caen Saint-Etienne[469]. He died before
the 1129/30 Pipe Roll in which his son is recorded as paying relief on his
father’s land. m ([1089/99]) MATILDA de
Salisbury, daughter of EDWARD de Salisbury, Sheriff of Wiltshire
& his wife --- (-bur Lanthony Priory). The Book of Lacock names “Matildam”
as daughter of “Edwardum…vicecomitem Wiltes”, adding that she married “Humphridus
de Bohun”[470].
The Complete Peerage states that the marriage was arranged "at
the instance (it is said)" of King William II, citing Dugdale[471]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “dominum
Hunfredum de Bohun secundum” married “Matildem filiam Edwardi de
Salesbury”, adding that she brought “Weston juxta Salesbury, et Walton,
Newenton, Piryton, Staunton, Trobrege…” to her husband[472]. Humphrey [II] & his wife had two children:

a)HUMPHREY[III] de Bohun
([1100/10][473]-[1164/65]).
A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey
names “Humfredus tertius de Bohun et Matildis” as the children of “dominum
Hunfredum de Bohun secundum” and his wife “Matildem filiam Edwardi de
Salesbury”[474].

b)MATILDAde Bohun . A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus tertius de Bohun
et Matildis” as the children of “dominum Hunfredum de Bohun secundum”
and his wife “Matildem filiam Edwardi de Salesbury”[475]. Thomas
Stapleton names her "Mabilia" but he does not cite the primary
source on which he bases this information[476].

1.INGELGER [II]
de Bohun (-after 1196). The Red
Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1196/97], records "Emugerus
de Bohun" paying "lx s" in Sussex[477]. Ingelger [II]
de Bohun was presumably related to Ingelger [I] (see above), but the precise
relationship has not yet been traced.

HUMPHREY
[III] de Bohun,
son of HUMPHREY [II] de Bohun & his wife Matilda de Salisbury ([1100/10]-[1164/65]). A manuscript which narrates the descents of
the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus tertius de Bohun et Matildis”
as the children of “dominum Hunfredum de Bohun secundum” and his wife “Matildem
filiam Edwardi de Salesbury”[478].
His birth date is estimated from his holding the position dapifer from
1131. He succeeded his father, recorded in the 1129/30 Pipe Roll as paying
relief on his land[479]. The 1130 Pipe
Roll records "Vnfr de Bohun" in Dorsetshire and Wiltshire[480]. "…Humphrey
de Bohun dapifer…" witnessed the charter dated [Aug] 1131 under which
King Henry I confirmed donations to Bec abbey[481]. As steward [dapifer],
he witnessed King Stephen's 1136 Charter of Liberties[482]. He was steward
of King Stephen from 1136 to 1139[483],
but later supported Empress Matilda as shown by the following charter. "M.
imperatrix, Henrici regis filia et Anglorum domina et Henricus filius comitis
Andegavie" confirmed the rights of "Unfrido de Buhun"
in the lands he held on the death of her father "et dapiferatum suum in
Anglia et Normannia" by charter dated to [1142/46][484]. The 1155 Pipe
Roll records "Hunfr. de Buhu" in Wiltshire[485]. The 1156 and
1157 Pipe Rolls record "Hunfr de Buhun" in Wiltshire, "in
Melchesha" yielding ₤48, in "Bradeford"
₤40[486].
“Humfridus de Bohun regis dapifer et Marger. uxor mea” founded Farleigh
Priory by undated charter[487].
The 1164/65 Pipe Roll records "Hunfr de Bohu" owing ".ccc.
m p Releuio terre patris sui" in Wiltshire, which implies that
Humphrey senior had recently died[488].

mMARGARET of Hereford,
daughter of MILES of Gloucester Earl of Hereford & his wife Sibylle de
Neufmarché ([1121/25]-[6 Apr 1187 or after 30 Sep 1194], bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of
Abergavenny names “Margaretam, Bertam et Luciam” as the three daughters
of “Milonem” & his wife, adding that Margaret married “Humphredo
de Boun” and inherited “comitatu Herefordić”[489]. Her birth date
range is estimated from the date of her parents' marriage and the likely birth
date of her daughter Matilda. “Humfridus de Bohun regis dapifer et Marger.
uxor mea” founded Farleigh Priory by undated charter[490]. She certified
the knights' fees made in the fee of her father during the time of King Henry I[491], which may imply
that her husband had died by then. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to
"Margareta de Bohun xvii m" in Gloucestershire in [1167/68][492]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records the death
6 Apr 1187 of “Margeriam”, wife of “dominum Hunfredum de Bohun tertium”
and her burial “in capitulo Lanthonić, juxta Gloucestriam”[493]. A manuscript
in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of Bricone and of
all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Sibbill wiff of the seid Milo…Ladi Margaret the furst begotton daughter of the said Milo…married to Humfre of Bohun
the third…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[494]. [The Pipe Roll
at Michaelmas 1194 records “Margareta de Bohun” liable for scutage in
respect of her knights in Gloucestershire and “Patricius de Chaurcis”
owing for the same scutage (both in respect of the army in Wales), and “Herbertus
f Herberti” owing for “legalem portionem suam versus Margaretam de Bohun”
also in Gloucestershire[495].
It has not been confirmed that “Margareta de Bohun” was Margaret of
Hereford or her daughter-in-law Margaret of Huntingdon. If the former, the
date of death of Margaret of Hereford was incorrectly recorded in the
manuscript quoted above.] King John confirmed the possessions of Lanthony
abbey by charter dated 30 Jul 1199, including the donation of "duas
partes de Onedesleye" made by "Margar de Bohun", in
accordance with the division made "inter ipsam et Luciam sororem suam"[496].

Humphrey [III] de Bohun & his wife had [five] children:

1.HUMPHREY [IV] de Bohun (-[1180], bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “dominus Humfridus quartus
de Bohun, comes Herefordić et constabularius Anglić” as son of “dominum
Hunfredum de Bohun tertium” and his wife “Margeriam”[497]. He succeeded
his father as Lord of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The 1164/65 Pipe Roll records
"Hunfr de Bohu" owing ".ccc. m p Releuio terre patris
sui" in Wiltshire, which implies that Humphrey senior had recently
died[498].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records enfeoffments in the duchy of Normandy in [1172], "Humfridus de Boun" with two knights and two knights
"in Costentino" in his own service[499]. He was
appointed Constable of England by [1172][500],
presumably inheriting the position from his mother's family. Robert of Torigny
records the death in 1182 of "Hunfredus de Bohun"[501]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “dominus
Humfridus quartus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et constabularius Anglić” was
buried at Lanthony[502].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of
Bricone and of all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Ladi Margaret the furst begotton daughter of the said Milo…married to Humfre of Bohun the
third…Humfre of Bohum the iiiith sonne and heire of the foresaid Margaret…”
among those buried at Lanthony Priory[503].
m (1171 before Easter) as her second
husband, MARGARET of Huntingdon,
widow of CONAN IV "le Petit" Duke of Brittany,
daughter of HENRY of Scotland Earl of Huntingdon and Northumberland & his
wife Ada de Warenne of Surrey ([1143/44]-1201, bur Sawtrey Abbey, Herts). Her
origin and first marriage are deduced from Benedict of Peterborough recording
that "filia sororis regis Scotić Willelmi comitissa Brittanić"
gave birth in 1186 to "filium…Arturum"[504]. Her birth date
is estimated from the Rotuli de Dominabus of 1185 which records property
“villam de Wissinton” held by “Margareta comitissa…xl annorum”,
adding that “comes Britannie habet filiam suam” and that she has “i
filium de Humfrido de Buun qui est infra etatem”[505]. The Genealogia
Comitum Richemundić records that "Conanus filius Alani"
married "Margaretam sororem Willielmi Regis Scotie"[506]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “dominus
Humfridus quartus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et constabularius Anglić”
married “Margaretam comitissam Britannić”[507]. The Annals of
Burton record the death in 1201 of “Margareta mater…Constantić, soror
Willelmi regis Scotić, mater Henrici de Boum comitis Herefordić”[508]. Humphrey [IV] de
Bohun & his wife had [two] children:

a)HENRY de Bohun (-1 Jun 1220, bur
Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
“Henricus de Bohun comes Hereford et constabularius Anglić” as son of “dominus
Humfridus quartus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et constabularius Anglić” and
his wife “Margaretam comitissam Britannić”[509]. He succeeded
his father as hereditary Constable of England. He was created Earl of
Hereford in 1200.

b)[MARGARET (-[17 Nov 1189/1195]). Her suggested parentage and marriage is
justified as follows. A charter dated "X Kal Feb 1221"
(Spanish Era = A. D. 23 Jan 1183) at Anjou records a donation by "P…comes
de Lara…comitisse Marger’ uxori mee consanguinee H...angl’ regis" of "Molmera et Handaluz et Agusinu et Eles et
Pulucranke…in Hyspania" to Llanthony abbey witnessed by "comes
Gaufredus Britannie, J. sine terra, J. comes J, Mauricius de Creon senescallus
Andeg, J. Didaci comitis"[510].
Evans suggests that she was Margaret
of Scotland, widow firstly of Conan
IV "le Petit" Duke of
Brittany, Earl of Richmond, and secondly of Humphrey
de Bohun, daughter of Henry of Scotland Earl of Huntingdon and
Northumberland & his wife Ada de Warenne of Surrey ([1143/44]-1201, bur
Sawtrey Abbey, Herts). He points out that Llanthony had been founded in 1136
by Miles of Gloucester, whose eldest daughter married Humphrey de Bohun, who
was the father of Margaret’s second husband[511].
If this origin is correct, Pedro’s marriage to Margaret was presumably
terminated before her death, given his third marriage. The difficulty with
Evans’s proposal is the obvious age difference between Pedro de Lara and
Margaret of Scotland. Another possibility, which also justifies the connection
with Llanthony through the Bohun family and is more satisfactory from a
chronological point of view, is that Pedro’s second wife was an otherwise
unrecorded daughter of Margaret by her second husband Humphrey de Bohun. "P…comes…cum
uxore mea Marg. cometissa" donated their property "in
Asbaladejo et in Cannet et in termino Conchć" to the Order of
Calatrava by charter dated 30 Dec 1187[512].
"Comes Petrus…cum uxore mea Margarita" donated "hćreditatem
de Grudis" to found a monastery, confirmed by "sororum Marić
et…Santia Marric", by charter dated 11 Mar 1187[513]. "Petrus…comes…cum
uxore mea comitissa domna Margerina" donated vines at Madrid to the Order of Calatrava by charter dated 17 Nov 1189[514]. m as his second wife, conde don PEDRO Manrique de Lara Vicomte
de Narbonne, son of conde don MANRIQUE Pérez de Lara & his wife Ermesinde
Ctss de Narbonne (-Jan 1202, bur Santa María de Huerta).]

2.MILO (-young). Domesday Descendants records that he is named as son of
Humphrey in a charter[515].

3.RICHARD (-young). Domesday Descendants records that he is named as son
of Humphrey in a charter[516].

4.MATILDA de Bohun ([1140/43][517]-after 1194, or
after 1199). Her parentage is established by
a 1263 inquisition which confirms that Humphrey de Bohun, grandfather of
Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford at that time, gave Bradenham to his sister Matilda[518]. Her first and
[third] marriages are confirmed by a lawsuit recorded in 1194 in which "Matill
uxor Walteri fil Robti" sued "Cecilia uxore Rad fil Wigain"
over Swereford manor, Oxfordshire, given to her by "Henri de Oilli vir
eius…in dote"[519].
A writ dated 7 Mar "47 Hen III", after the death of "John
de Plessetis alias de Plascetis earl of Warwick", notes that "Humphrey
de Bohun gave the manor [of Bradenham, Buckinghamshire] in free marriage to
Henry de Oylly with Maud his sister"[520]. The 1164/65
Pipe Roll records "uxor Henri de Oilli" accounting for land in
Oxfordshire, presumably indicating that her husband had recently died[521]. Her possible
second marriage is confirmed by the Feet of Fines which records the judgment
dated 9 Feb 1196 in a claim by "Henricus de Bohon…pro Adam de Greiuill"
against "Matill de Bohon" concerning land "villa de
Waleton…villam de Blakemer" and "in villa de Niweton"
given to Matilda "in maritagium quondam Iuhellus de Mee---e"[522]. It is supposed
that Matilda was the plaintiff’s aunt, although this is not specifically stated
in the document. No other Matilda de Bohun has been identified, and the 1194
document demonstrates that Henry’s aunt was litigious. It is supposed that the
name "de Mee---e" indicates Mayenne, but this is not beyond
all doubt. ["Matill de Buun" paid a fine for "saisina
de matris sue die qua obiit…de terra de Liscaret et de Kareswell" in
Devonshire and Cornwall, dated 1199[523].
It is unsure whether this entry relates to Matilda, daughter of Humphrey de
Bohun and Margaret of Hereford.] m firstlyHENRY de Oilly
of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, son of ROBERT d'Oilly & his wife Edith Forne
(-1163). [m secondly (after 1163) JUHEL de Mayenne, son of
JUHEL Seigneur de Mayenne & his wife Clémence de Ponthieu (-after 1172).] [524]m [thirdly]
as his second wife, WALTER FitzRobert
of Little Dunmow, Essex, son of ROBERT FitzRichard de Clare & his wife Matilda
de Senlis (-1198, bur Dunmow Priory).

5.[MARGARETde Bohun (-before 1196). According to the Complete
Peerage[525],
the first wife of Waleran de Beaumont Earl
of Warwick was Margaret de Bohun, daughter of Humphrey de Bohun &
his wife Margaret of Hereford. This appears chronologically improbable in
light of the likely birth dates of Humphrey and Margaret's children in the
1140s and the estimated birth date of Waleran and Margaret's son in [1190].]

HENRY de Bohun,
son of HUMPHREY [IV] de Bohun, hereditary Constable of England & his wife Margaret of Huntingdon (-1 Jun 1220, bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Henricus de Bohun comes Hereford et constabularius Anglić” as son of “dominus Humfridus quartus de Bohun,
comes Herefordić et constabularius Anglić” and his wife “Margaretam
comitissam Britannić”[526].
He succeeded his father as hereditary Constable of England. He inherited the
principal estates of the former Earls of Hereford, through his paternal
grandmother. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in
[1194/95], records "Henricus de Bohun" paying "x s,
dimidium militem" in Berkshire[527].
He was created Earl of Hereford at Porchester 28 Apr 1200. He was one
of the 25 barons appointed to secure the observance of Magna Carta in 1215, and
after the death of King John supported Louis de France when he invaded England. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Lincoln 20 May 1217[528]. Matthew Paris
records the death in 1220 of “Henricus de Boun comes Hertfordić”[529]. The Chronicle
of Ralph of Coggeshall records the death in 1220 of "Henricus de Boum comes Herefordensis"[530]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Henricus
de Bohun” died 1 Jun 1220 and was buried at Lanthony[531]. A manuscript
in Aske’s collections names “Milo…Erle of Herforde, Lord of Bricone and of
all the Forest of Done, and also Constable of England…Ladi Margaret the furst
begotton daughter of the said Milo…married to Humfre of Bohun the third…Humfre
of Bohum the iiiith sonne and heire of the foresaid Margaret…Henri of Bohum
sonne and heire of the foreseid Margaret…” among those buried at Lanthony
Priory[532].

m as her first
husband, MATILDA
de Mandeville, daughter of GEOFFREY FitzPiers Earl of Essex & his
first wife Beatrice de Say (-27 Aug 1236, bur Lanthony Priory). The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey names “Galfridus…Willielmus cognomina
Mandavilla…et Matildis, Humfrido de Bohun comiti Herefordić maritata” as
children of “domino Galfrido filio Petri” & his wife[533]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Henricus
de Bohun” married “Matildem filiam et hćredem domini Galfridi filii
Petri comitis Essexić”[534].
Henry III King of England ordered custody of "tocius terre que fuit H.
comitis Herefordie", except the property of "Matildi comitisse
Herefordie…manerio de Wokesie…dotem suam…[et] maritagio suo in manerio de
Witehurst" given by "G. filius Petri pater ipsius comitisse…H.
comiti Herefordie", dated 26 Jul 1220[535]. She married
secondly (before 22 Feb 1228, divorced before 24 Apr 1233, divorce revoked
before Jul 1236[536])
Roger de Daunteseye of Dauntsey,
Wiltshire. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in
Gloucestershire, dated to [1226/28], which includes "Comitissa Herford
est maritata Rogero de Antesye, nescitur pre quem. Terra eius valet xv.l"[537]. An order dated
22 Feb 1228 records a fine paid by "Rogerus de Antese et Matildis
comitissa Herefordie uxor eius" in respect of a debt of "W.
comes Essexie frater ipsius comitisse"[538]. She succeeded
her brother, William de Mandeville Earl of Essex, in 1227 as Ctss of Essex, suo
iure. The Annals of Dunstable record that “comitissa Herfordić”
died in 1236[539].

Earl Henry & his wife had three children:

1.HUMPHREY[V] de Bohun
(-24 Sep 1275, bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). The History of the foundation of
Walden abbey names “Matilidis filia sua, Humfredus filius suus primogenitus,
Henricus et Radulfus fratres eius” as children of “Humfridum de Bohun
filium domini Henrici de Bohun comitis Herefordić” and his wife “Matildi”[540]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus
quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et constabularius Anglić et dominus
Henricus de Bohun” as sons of “Henricus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem
filiam et hćredem domini Galfridi filii Petri comitis Essexić”[541]. He succeeded
his father in 1220 as Earl of Hereford, hereditary Constable of
England. He had livery of his mother's lands 9 Sep 1236, thereby succeeding as
Earl of Essex. He supported Henry III King of England against the barons in
1263/64[542].
m firstlyMATHILDE de Lusignan,
daughter of RAOUL de Lusignan Comte d'Eu & his wife Alice d'Eu (-14 Aug
1241, bur Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Henricus
[mistake for Humfredus] quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et constabularius Anglić” married firstly “Matildem filiam comitis de Ewe in
Normannia”, adding that she died “in vigilia assumptionis beatć Marić”
and was buried in Lanthony[543].
The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death “circa Assumptionem beatć Marić”
in 1241 of “comitissa Herefordić” and her burial “apud Lentoniam
juxta Gloucestriam”[544].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “…Matildae daughter of the Erle of
Ewes in Normanni, first wiff of…Humfre de Bohum the vth…” among those
buried at Lanthony Priory[545].
The necrology of Ulterioris Portus monastery records the
death "14 Aug" of "Mathildis comitissa de Herefort,
filia...Aelidis comitissć Augi"[546]. m secondlyMATILDA de
Avenbury, daughter of --- (-Sorges, Gascony 8 Oct 1273, bur Sorges,
transferred 1290 to Lanthony Priory, Gloucester). A manuscript which narrates
the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Humfredus
quintus de Bohun” married secondly “Matildem de Avenbury”, adding
that she died 8 Oct 1273 “apud Sorgee in Gasconia” where she was buried,
her son transferring her body to Lanthony 17 years after her death[547]. A manuscript
in Aske’s collections names “…Matildae of Avenburi Countes, wiff of the seid
Humfre the second…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[548]. Earl Humphrey [V] & his first wife had five children:

a)HUMPHREY[VI] de Bohun
(-Beeston Castle, Cheshire 27 Oct 1265, bur Combermere Abbey). A manuscript which narrates the descents of
the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “dominus Humfredus sextus de Bohun,
dominus de Brekenok” as the son of “Henricus [mistake for Humfredus]
quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et constabularius Anglić et dominus
Henricus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem filiam comitis de Ewe in
Normannia”[549].

b)MATILDA de Bohun(-Groby, Lincolnshire 20 Oct 1252,
bur Brackley). The History of the foundation of Walden abbey names “Matilidis
filia sua, Humfredus filius suus primogenitus, Henricus et Radulfus fratres
eius” as children of “Humfridum de Bohun filium domini Henrici de Bohun
comitis Herefordić” and his wife “Matildi”[550]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Matildis..Alicia”
as the first two of the four daughters of “Henricus [mistake for Humfredus]
quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et constabularius Anglić et dominus
Henricus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem filiam comitis de Ewe in
Normannia”, adding that Matilda married “Ancelmo filio et hćredi
Willielmi le Mareschall”[551].
A charter dated 19 Jan 1246 mandates the grant to "Matilda who was the
wife of Anselm Marshall…[of] 60 librates of land in Ireland, for her
maintenance until the king shall cause her dower to be assigned to her out of
Anselm’s lands"[552].
m firstlyANSELM Marshal,
son of WILLIAM Marshal Earl of Pembroke & his wife Isabel de Clare Ctss of
Pembroke (-Chepstow [22/24] Dec 1245, bur Tintern Abbey). He succeeded his
brother in 1245 as Earl of Pembroke. m secondly
(before 5 Jun 1250) as his second wife, ROGER
de Quincy Earl of Winchester, son of SAHER de Quincy Earl of Winchester & his wife Margaret of Leicester (-25 Apr 1264, bur [Brackley]).

c)ALICE (-bur Lanthony Priory). A manuscript which narrates the descents of
the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Matildis..Alicia” as the first two
of the four daughters of “Henricus [mistake for Humfredus]
quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et constabularius Anglić et dominus
Henricus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem filiam comitis de Ewe in
Normannia”, adding that Alice married “domino de Thonye” and was
buried at Lanthony[553].
A manuscript in Aske’s collections names “…the Ladi Alice of Tonny daughter
of Humfre of Bohum the vth…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[554]. m as his first wife, ROGER [VI] de Tosny,
son of RAOUL [VI] de Tosny & his wife Pernel de Lacy (29 Sep 1235-[10 Jun
1263/14 May 1264]).

d)[daughter . A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of
Lanthony Abbey records that the third of the four daughters of “Henricus
[mistake for Humfredus] quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et
constabularius Anglić et dominus Henricus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem
filiam comitis de Ewe in Normannia” married “domino de Quincy”[555]. This may
represent confusion with the second marriage of this supposed daughter’s sister
Matilda to Roger de Quincy Earl of Winchester (see above).]

e)[daughter . A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of
Lanthony Abbey records that “Henricus [mistake for Humfredus]
quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et constabularius Anglić et dominus
Henricus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem filiam comitis de Ewe in
Normannia” had four daughters[556].]

Earl Humphrey & his
[first/second] wife had one child:

f)RALPH de Bohun (-after 2 Nov
1256). Pope Alexander IV issued an indult to “Ralph de Bohun clerk son of
the earl of Hereford and Essex constable of England to hold one benefice...in
addition to those which he has”, dated 2 Nov 1256[557].

Earl Humphrey [V] & his second
wife had one child:

g)JOHN de Bohun of Haresfield . A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
“Johannem de Bohun, dominum de Haresfeld, patrem domini Edmundi de Bohun”
as the son of “Humfredus quintus de Bohun” and his second wife “Matildem
de Avenbury”[558].
He performed the office of Constable of England in 1282 when his nephew Humphrey was confined to Brecknock[559].
m ---. The name of John’s wife is not
known. John & his wife had one child:

i)EDMUND de Bohun. A manuscript which narrates the descents
of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Johannem de Bohun, dominum de
Haresfeld, patrem domini Edmundi de Bohun”[560]. mMATILDA de Segrave,
daughter of NICHOLAS de Segrave Baron of Stowe, Staffordshire & his wife
---.

3.RALPH de Bohun . The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey names “Matilidis filia sua, Humfredus filius
suus primogenitus, Henricus et Radulfus fratres eius” as children of “Humfridum
de Bohun filium domini Henrici de Bohun comitis Herefordić” and his wife “Matildi”[563].

HUMPHREY
[VI] de Bohun,
son of HUMPHREY [V] de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex & his first wife Matilda
de Lusignan (-Beeston Castle, Cheshire 27 Oct 1265, bur Combermere Abbey). A manuscript which narrates the descents of
the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “dominus Humfredus sextus de Bohun,
dominus de Brekenok” as the son of “Henricus [mistake for Humfredus]
quintus de Bohun comes Hereford et Essex et constabularius Anglić et dominus
Henricus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem filiam comitis de Ewe in
Normannia”[564].
He supported the barons against Henry III King of England in 1263/64 and was
taken prisoner at the battle of Evesham 4 Aug 1265[565]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “dominus
Humfredus sextus de Bohun, dominus de Brekenok” was captured at the battle
of Evesham and taking to “castellum de Bystone juxta Cestriam” where he
died “in vigilia sanctorum Simonis et Judć”, adding that he was buried “in
abbathia de Cumbremere”[566].
A writ dated 21 Feb "51 Hen III", after the death of "Humphrey
de Boun", names "Humphrey son of the said Humphrey and Eleanor
his wife, aged 18 1/2 , is heir"[567].

m firstly (after Aug
1241) ELEANOR de
Briouse, daughter and co-heiress of WILLIAM de Briouse Lord of
Abergavenny & his wife Eve Marshal of the Earls of Pembroke (-bur Lanthony
Priory, Gloucester). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders
of Lanthony Abbey names “Isabella, Matildis, Eva et Alianora” as the
four daughters of “Willielmus de Brews quartus” and his wife “Evam
filiam domini Willielmi Mareschalli”, adding that Eleanor married “Hunfredo
de Bohun quinto cum dominio de Brekenok”, corrected to “Humfredus sextus”
in a later passage which also adds that the marriage took place after the death
of Humphrey’s mother[568].
The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Matilda, Alianora
et Eva" as the three daughters of "Willielmo de Brewes"
and his wife "quinta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Eva", adding
that Eleanor married "Humfrido de Bohun vi"[569]. A manuscript
in Aske’s collections names “…Elionor of Brewis, Ladi and heire of the land of Bricon…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[570].

m secondlyJOAN de Quincy,
daughter and co-heiress of ROBERT de Quincy & his wife Helen of Wales (-25
Nov 1284). An undated writ "48 Hen III", after the death of
"Roger de Quency earl of Winchester", records that "Joan,
wife of Humphrey de Boum the younger of full age, and Hawis, within age,
daughters of the late Robert de Quency" were his heirs in the manor of
"Styventon alias Steventon [Bedford]"[571]. A writ dated 15 Dec "12 Edw I",
after the death of "Joan late the wife of Humphrey de Boun alias de
Bohun", records that she died "on Thursday the feast of St
Katherine 12 Edw I" and that "Hawis her sister, late the wife
of Baldwin Wake, is her next heir and of full age"[572].

Humphrey [VI] de Bohun & his first wife had four
children:

1.HUMPHREY [VII] de Bohun ([1249]-1298). A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus septimus de
Bohun” as son of “dominus Humfredus sextus de Bohun, dominus de Brekenok”
and his wife “Alianoram de Brewes”[573].
He succeeded his grandfather in 1275 as Earl of Hereford and Essex.

2.GILBERT de Bohun . His brother
granted him all the lands in Ireland belonging to their mother[574].

3.--- de Bohun . m ---. One child:

a)OLIVER de Bohun . A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus
sextus de Bohun” as “avus domini Oliveri de Bohun” but does not name
Oliver’s parents[575].

4.ELEANOR de Bohun (-20 Feb 1314,
bur Walden Abbey). The primary source which
confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. The History
of the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1313 X Kal Mar” of
“Elianora comitissa Derbi” and her burial at Walden[576]. m (26 Jun 1269) as his second wife, ROBERT de
Ferrers Earl of Derby, son of WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl of Derby & his second wife Margaret de Quincy of Winchester ([1239]-1279, bur [Stafford, Priory of St Thomas]).

HUMPHREY [VII] de Bohun, son of HUMPHREY [VI] de Bohun & his first wife Eleanor de Briouse of Abergavenny ([1249]-Pleshey
31 Dec 1298, bur Walden, Essex). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
“Humfredus septimus de Bohun” as son of “dominus Humfredus sextus de
Bohun, dominus de Brekenok” and his wife “Alianoram de Brewes”[577]. A writ dated
21 Feb "51 Hen III", after the death of "Humphrey de
Boun", names "Humphrey son of the said Humphrey and Eleanor
his wife, aged 18 1/2 , is heir"[578].
He succeeded his grandfather in 1275 as Earl of Hereford and Essex, hereditary Constable of England. He was confined to Brecknock in 1282 and the
office of Constable performed by his uncle John de Bohun[579]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1298 II Kal Jan” of “Humfridus
de Boun comes Herefordić et Essexić”[580].
The Annals of Worcester record the death “II Kal Jan” in 1298 of “Umfredus
comes Herefordić” and his burial “in monasterio de Waledene”[581].

m (1275) MATHILDE
de Fiennes, daughter of ENGUERRAND Seigneur de Fiennes & his
wife Isabelle de Condé (-6 Nov before 1298, bur Walden, Essex). The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey names “Matilda de Fenis” as wife of “Humfridus
de Boun comes Herefordić et Essexić”[582].
A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey
records that “Humfredus septimus de Bohun” married “Matildem de Fenes”,
adding that she died “in festo S. Leonardi” and was buried “apud
Waldene”[583].
An inspeximus dated 15 Jun 1275 records the dower promised by “William
de Fenles lord of Fenles” to “Humphrey de Boun” with “his sister
Maud de Fenles in marriage”[584].

Earl Humphrey [VII] & his wife had one child:

1.HUMPHREY[VIII] de Bohun
([1276]-killed in battle Boroughbridge 16 Mar 1322, bur York, Church of the
Friars Preachers). A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus
octavus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus
Breconić” as son of “Humfredus septimus de Bohun” and his wife “Matildem
de Fenes”[585].
He succeeded his father in 1298 as Earl of Hereford and Essex,
hereditary Constable of England. He was deprived of his office of Constable in
1302, but was restored as such 28 Aug 1311. He was among the Barons who forced
King Edward II to agree to the appointment of the Ordainers, of whom he became
one himself. He opposed the Despensers, joined the rebellion of Thomas Earl of Lancaster, and was killed while trying to force the bridge at Boroughbridge. The
History of the foundation of Walden abbey records that “Humfridus de Bohun”
was killed “ad pontem de Burrowbrigge” and was buried at York[586]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Humfredus
octavus” died 16 Mar 1321 and was buried “apud Ebor, inter Fratres
Prćdicatores”[587].
m (Papal dispensation 12 Aug 1302, Westminster
14 Nov 1302) as her second husband, ELIZABETH of England,
widow of JAN I Count of Holland
and Zeeland, daughter of EDWARD I King of England & his first wife Infanta
dońa Leonor de Castilla (Rhuddlan Castle, Flintshire Aug 1282-Quendon, Essex
[5] May 1316, bur Walden Abbey, Essex). The Continuator of Florence of
Worcester records the birth "apud Rothelan" in 1282 of "filiam…Elizabetham"
to "Alienora regina Anglić"[588].
The Chronologia Johannes de Beke records the marriage of Count Jan and
"Elizabeth…Eduardi regis filia", recording in a later passage
that she returned to England after her husband died and married (secondly)
"comes Erffordie"[589].
The dispensation for the marriage of “Humfrido comiti Herefordensi” and
“Elizabetć natć...Edvardi regis Anglić...relictć quondam Johannis comitis
Hollandić” is dated 10 Aug 1302[590].
The Annales Londonienses record the marriage "in festo Sanctć Katerinć…apud Caversham juxta Redyng" in 1302 of "Margareta filia
regis Anglić, comitissa Hoylandić et Salondić" and "domino
Humfrido de Bohun comiti Herefordić"[591]. The Chronologia
Johannes de Beke records the marriage of Count Jan and "Elizabeth…Eduardi
regis filia", recording in a later passage that she returned to
England after her husband died and married (secondly) "comes Erffordie"[592]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Humfredus
octavus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus
Breconić” married “Elizabetham filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici
tertii”, adding that she was buried “apud Waldene”[593]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud Quenden” of “qućdam
filia” to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his wife “Elizabethć…regis
Anglić Edwardi…filić” during whose birth her mother died, and in a later
passage her burial at Waldon[594].
Humphrey [VIII] & his wife had ten children:

a)MARGARET de Bohun ([Tinehmue] 1303-). The History of the foundation of
Walden abbey records the birth “apud Tinehmue” of “Margareta
primogenita” to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his wife “Elizabethć…regis
Anglić Edwardi…filić”[595].
A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey
names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus decimus…Edwardus et
Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella” as the six sons
and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et
Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his wife “Elizabetham
filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”, adding that the first
Margaret died young[596].

b)HUMPHREY de Bohun (Knaresborough [1304]-10 Sep 1304). The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud Knaresburgh” of “Humfridus
filius suus primogenitus” to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his wife “Elizabethć…regis
Anglić Edwardi…filić”[597].
A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey
names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus decimus…Edwardus et
Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella” as the six sons
and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et
Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his wife “Elizabetham
filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”, adding that the first
Humphrey died 10 Sep 1304[598].

c)JOHN de Bohun (St Clements 23 Nov 1306-Kirkby Thore, co. Westmoreland 20 Jan 1336,
bur Stratford Abbey near London). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
(in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus decimus…Edwardus et
Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella” as the six sons
and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et
Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his wife “Elizabetham
filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”, adding that John was “comes
Hereford et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić”[599]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud Plesset” of “Johannes”
to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his wife “Elizabethć…regis Anglić
Edwardi…filić”[600].
He succeeded his father as Earl of Hereford and Essex, hereditary
Constable of England but this office was removed from him 26 Oct 1330 in favour
of his brother "on account of his infirmity"[601]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the death in 1335 of “Johannes sine
hćrede” and his burial “abbatiam de Stratford”[602]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records the death
of “comes Johannes”, after the death of his brother Edward, “apud
Kirkeby Thore sine hćrede in festo sanctorum Fabiani et Sebastiani” in 1335
and his burial “in abbathia de Stratford iuxta London”[603]. m firstly (Papal dispensation Feb 1325) ALICE
FitzAlan, daughter of EDMUND FitzAlan Earl of Arundel & his wife Alice de Warenne of Surrey (-bur Walden Abbey). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the
founders of Lanthony Abbey records the marriage of “Johannes de Bohun comes”,
son of “Humfredus octavus”, and “Aliciam filiam domini Edmundi
comitis Arundelić” after the death of his father, and her burial at Walden[604]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey names “Alicia Arundell” as the wife of “Johannes
de Boon, comes Herefordić et Essexić” and records that she was buried at
Walden[605].
m secondlyMARGARET Basset,
daughter of RALPH Basset Lord Basset of Drayton & his wife Joan de Grey of Wilton (-after 1 Dec 1347). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the
founders of Lanthony Abbey records the second marriage of “Johannes de Bohun
comes”, son of “Humfredus octavus”, and “Margaretam filiam domini
Radulphi Basset” after the death of his first wife[606].

d)HUMPHREY[IX] de Bohun
(Longmaban, Scotland [1309]-Pleshey 15 Oct 1361, bur London, Church of the
Friars Augustine). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of
Lanthony Abbey names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus
decimus…Edwardus et Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella”
as the six sons and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes
Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his
wife “Elizabetham filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”,
adding that the second Humphrey was “comes Hereford et Essex, constabularius
Anglić et dominus Breconić” and was unmarried[607]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud Longmaban in Scotia”
of “Humfridus” to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his wife “Elizabethć…regis
Anglić Edwardi…filić”[608].
He succeeded his brother in 1336 as Earl of Hereford and Essex. He
granted the office of Constable of England to his brother William for life 12
Jun 1338[609],
but it presumably reverted to Earl Humphrey when his brother died in 1360. The
History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1361 XVIII Kal
Nov” of “Humfridus” at London and his burial “in ecclesia fratrum
sancti Augustini”[610].
The will of "Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex and Lord of
Brecknock", dated 10 Oct 1361 and proved 20 Oct 1361, chose burial “among
the poor brothers, Augustine Friars, in the choir of their church in London”,
bequeathed property to “our...nephew Humphrey de Bohun...Elizabeth our niece
of Northampton...our niece Dame Catherine d’Engayne...our sister Countess of
Ormond, our brother Mons. Hugh de Courtenay Earl of Devonshire...our sister
Countess of Devonshire...”[611].
A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey
records the death of “Humfredus decimus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et
Essexić, ac dominus Breconić” in 1361 “apud Pleysis sine hćrede” and
his burial “Londini apud Fratres Augustinos”[612].

e)EDWARD
de Bohun (Caldecot [1312]-Low Malden castle, Scotland [10] Nov 1334, bur Walden Abbey). A manuscript which
narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus
decimus…Edwardus et Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella”
as the six sons and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes
Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his
wife “Elizabetham filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”,
adding that Edward and William were “nati ad unum tempus” and that Edward
died “in Scotia” and was buried “apud Waldene”[613]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud Caldecot” of “duo
gemelli…Edwardus et Willielmus” to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his wife
“Elizabethć…regis Anglić Edwardi…filić”[614]. Twin with his
brother William. He replaced his brother as Constable of England 26 Oct 1330
on account of his brother's infirmity[615].
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the death in 1333 “ad
castrum de Low-Malden” of “Edwardus de Boun miles”, drowned, and his
burial “apud Walton”[616].
He was drowned in Scotland when trying to rescue one of his followers[617]. mMARGARET de Ros,
daughter of WILLIAM de Ros & his wife Matilda de Vaux (-bur Walden Abbey).
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey names “Margareta le Roos”
as the wife of “Edwardus de Boon” and records that she was buried at
Walden with her husband[618].

f)WILLIAM de Bohun (Caldecot [1312]-16 Sep 1360, bur Walden Abbey, Essex). A manuscript which narrates
the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus
decimus…Edwardus et Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella”
as the six sons and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes
Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his
wife “Elizabetham filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”,
adding that Edward and William were “nati ad unum tempus” and that King Edward
III invested William as Earl of Northampton after the death of his brother John[619]. Earl of Northampton.

h)MARGARET de Bohun (-16 Dec 1391, bur Exeter Cathedral). A manuscript which narrates the descents of
the founders of Lanthony Abbey names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus
decimus…Edwardus et Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella”
as the six sons and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes
Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his
wife “Elizabetham filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”,
adding that the second Margaret married (after the death of her father) “domino
Hugoni de Cortney…comitem de Devonschire”[622]. The Fundationis
et Fundatorum Historia of Ford Abbey records the marriage ”1325 III Id
Aug” of “Hugonem tertium” and “dominć Margaretć filić comitis
Herefordić domini Humphredi de Bohun”, adding that her mother was “dominam
Elizabetham…regis…Edwardi…primi filiam”[623].
The will of "Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex and Lord of
Brecknock", dated 10 Oct 1361 and proved 20 Oct 1361, bequeathed
property to “our...nephew Humphrey de Bohun...Elizabeth our niece of
Northampton...our niece Dame Catherine d’Engayne...our sister Countess of
Ormond, our brother Mons. Hugh de Courtenay Earl of Devonshire...our sister
Countess of Devonshire...”[624].
m (contract [1314/15], 11 Aug 1325) HUGH de Courtenay,
son of HUGH de Courtenay Lord Courtenay [later Earl of Devon] & his wife Agnes de St John (12 Jul 1303-2 May 1377, bur Exeter Cathedral). He was summoned to parliament
23 Apr 1337, whereby he is held to have become Lord Courtenay. He succeeded
his father in 1340 as Earl of Devon.

i)ENEAS de Bohun
([1313/15]-Kimbolton [29 Sep] 1331, bur Walden Abbey). A manuscript which
narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus
decimus…Edwardus et Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella”
as the six sons and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes
Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his
wife “Elizabetham filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”,
adding that Eneas died after his father and was buried “apud Waldene”[625]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud ---” of “Eneas”
to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his wife “Elizabethć…regis Anglić
Edwardi…filić”[626].
He is mentioned in his father's will, but deceased in the 19 Jan 1344
ordination of the chantry of his brother William[627]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1331 circa festum sancti
Michaelis…apud Kymbolton” of “Ćneas de Bohun” and his burial at
Walden[628].

j)ISABEL de Bohun (Quendon [5] May 1316-young, bur Walden Abbey). A
manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names
(in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus decimus…Edwardus et
Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella” as the six sons
and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes Herefordić et
Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his wife “Elizabetham
filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”, adding that Isabel died
young[629].
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud
Quenden” of “qućdam filia” to “Humfridus de Bohun” and his
wife “Elizabethć…regis Anglić Edwardi…filić” during whose birth her
mother died, and in a later passage the burial of mother and child at Walden[630].

WILLIAM de Bohun, son
of HUMPHREY [VIII] de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex & his wife Elizabeth
of England (Caldecot [1312]-16 Sep 1360, bur Walden Abbey, Essex). A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names (in order) “Margareta…Humfredus…Johannes…Humfredus
decimus…Edwardus et Willielmus…Alianora, Margareta secunda, Eneas, Isabella”
as the six sons and four daughters of “Humfredus octavus de Bohun, comes
Herefordić et Essex, constabularius Anglić et dominus Breconić” and his
wife “Elizabetham filiam regis Edwardi filii regis Henrici tertii”,
adding that Edward and William were “nati ad unum tempus” and that King
Edward III invested William as Earl of Northampton after the death of his
brother John[631].
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the birth “apud
Caldecot” of “duo gemelli…Edwardus et Willielmus” to “Humfridus
de Bohun” and his wife “Elizabethć…regis Anglić Edwardi…filić”[632]. Twin with his
brother Edward. He was created Earl of Northampton 16 Mar 1337. His brother
Humphrey granted him the office of Constable of England for life 12 Jun 1338[633]. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records the death
of “Willielmus de Bohun…comes Northamtonić et constabularius Anglić” 16
Sep 1350 (an error in the document, corrected when the text records the death
of William’s brother Humphrey in 1361 “unum annum, unum mensem et quinque
dies” after his brother died) and his burial “apud Waldene”[634].

m (licence 1335) as
her second husband, ELIZABETH
de Badlesmere, widow of EDMUND [II] Mortimer Lord
Mortimer, daughter of BARTHOLOMEW de Badlesmere Lord Badlesmere & his wife Margaret
de Clare ([1313]-after 31 May 1356, bur London Dominican Church). A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records the
marriage of “Willielmus de Bohun”, son of “Humfredus octavus”,
and “Elizabetham filiam domini Bartholomei de Badlesmere”, previously
married to “domino Edmundo de Mortuomari”[635]. The will of
"Elizabeth de Bohun Countess of Northampton", dated 31 May
1356 and made “with the leave of my husband”, chose burial “in the
quire of the church of the Friars Preachers, London”, bequeathed property
to “Humphrey my son...Elizabeth my daughter...my sister the Countess of
Oxford...my sister Roos...Agnes Devereux, John Avenell, Richard Waldegrave”[636].

Earl William & his wife had two children:

1.HUMPHREY [X] de Bohun (25 Mar 1342-16 Jan 1373, bur Walden
Abbey). A manuscript which narrates
the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus undecimus et
una filia…Elizabetha” as the children of “Willielmus de Bohun”, son
of “Humfredus octavus”, and his wife “Elizabetham filiam domini
Bartholomei de Badlesmere”[637].
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records that “Humfredus filius
domini Willielmi de Bohun, comitis de Northampton” succeeded his uncle[638]. The will of
"Elizabeth de Bohun Countess of Northampton", dated 31 May
1356, bequeathed property to “Humphrey my son...Elizabeth my daughter...my
sister the Countess of Oxford...my sister Roos...Agnes Devereux, John Avenell,
Richard Waldegrave”[639].
He succeeded his father in 1360 as Earl of Northampton. The will of "Humphrey
de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex and Lord of Brecknock", dated 10
Oct 1361 and proved 20 Oct 1361, bequeathed property to “our...nephew
Humphrey de Bohun...Elizabeth our niece of Northampton...our niece Dame
Catherine d’Engayne...our sister Countess of Ormond, our brother Mons. Hugh de
Courtenay Earl of Devonshire...our sister Countess of Devonshire...”[640]. He succeeded
his uncle in 1361 as Earl of Hereford and Essex, hereditary Constable of
England. The will of "Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, of Essex and
of Northampton and Constable of England", dated 12 Dec 1372, proved 15
May 1373, chose burial “in the church of the abbey of Walden”, appointed
among his executors “...Richard Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Johanna
my...wife...”[641].
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1372 VII
die Jan” of “Humfredus de Bohun” and his burial at Walden[642]. m (after 9 Sep 1359) JOAN FitzAlan,
daughter of RICHARD FitzAlan Earl of Arundel & his second wife Eleanor of
Lancaster ([1347]-7 Apr 1419, bur Walden Abbey). The History of the foundation
of Walden abbey records the marriage of “Humfredus filius domini Willielmi
de Bohun, comitis de Northampton” and “dominam Joannam filiam comitis
Arundellć”[643].
A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey
records that “Humfredus undecimus” married “Johannam filiam Richardi
comitis Arundelić et de Surreia”[644].
The will of "Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford, of Essex and of
Northampton and Constable of England", dated 12 Dec 1372, proved 15
May 1373, chose burial “in the church of the abbey of Walden”, appointed
among his executors “...Richard Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Johanna
my...wife...”[645].
The will of "Richard Earl of Arundel and Surrey", dated 5 Dec
1375, bequeathed property to “Richard my son...my son Thomas Bishop of
Ely...John my son...Joane my daughter [...Countess of Hereford]...Alice my
daughter...the eldest daughter of my said son John...Henry and Edward the
younger sons of my said son John...William another son of my said son John...my
nephews and nieces sons and daughters of Roger le Strange and to my sister Dame
Alaine le Strange wife to the said Roger...my...uncle John Arundell”[646]. The will of
"John de Arundel Knt", dated 26 Nov 1379, bequeathed property
to “Eleanor my wife...Joane my daughter...each of my sons and daughters...my
brother the Earl of Arundel...the Countess of Hereford my sister”[647]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “VII Id Apr 1419” of “Johanna
filia comitis Arundel” and her burial with her husband at Walden[648]. Humphrey [X] &
his wife had two children:

a)ELEANOR de Bohun
([1366]-Minoresses’ Convent, Aldgate, London 3 Oct 1399, bur Westminster Abbey). The History of the foundation of Walden abbey
names “Alianoram…et Mariam” as the two daughters of “Humfredus filius
domini Willielmi de Bohun, comitis de Northampton” and his wife “dominam
Joannam filiam comitis Arundellć”, adding that Eleanor was wife of “domino
Thomć de Woodstock…regis Anglić Edwardi tertii filio, duci Gloucestrić et
comiti Buckinghamić”[649].
The will of "Eleanor Duchess of Gloucester, Countess of Essex",
dated 9 Aug 1399, chose burial “in the church of the abbey of
Westminster...near the body of my...husband Thomas Duke of Gloucester and
seventh son of King Edward the Third”, bequeathed property to “my...mother
the Countess of Hereford...my son Humphrey...my daughter Anne...my daughter
Johanne...my daughter Isabel sister to the...Minoresses”[650]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records the death “1399 V Non Oct” of “Elianora
ducissa Gloucestrić” and her burial at Westminster[651]. m (before 8 Feb 1376) THOMAS of Woodstock,
son of EDWARD III King of England & his wife Philippa de Hainaut (Woodstock
Palace, Oxfordshire 7 Jan 1356-murdered Prince’s Inn, Calais 8/9 Sep 1397, bur
Pleshy, Essex, Collegiate Church of the Holy Trinity). He was recognised as
Constable of England, de iure uxoris. He was created Earl of Buckingham
16 Jul 1377. He succeeded as Earl of Essex 22 Jun 1380, in right of his wife
after she came of age. He was created Duke of Gloucester 6 Aug 1385.

b)MARY de Bohun
([1369/70]-Peterborough Castle 4 Jun 1394, bur Leicester, St Mary’s Church,
later removed to Trinity Hospital Leicester).
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey names “Alianoram…et Mariam”
as the two daughters of “Humfredus filius domini Willielmi de Bohun, comitis
de Northampton” and his wife “dominam Joannam filiam comitis Arundellć”,
adding that Mary was wife of “Henrici comiti de Derbi, domini Johannes de
Gant ducis Lancastrić filio”[652].
She died in childbirth. m (Rochford,
Essex or Arundel Castle, Sussex [20 Jul 1380/10 Feb 1381]) as his first wife, HENRY "of Bolingbroke" Earl of Derby,
son of JOHN "of Gaunt" Duke of Lancaster & his first wife Blanche
of Lancaster (Bolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire [3] Apr 1367-Jerusalem Chamber,
Westminster Abbey 20 Mar 1413, bur Canterbury Cathedral). He was created Earl
of Northampton and Earl of Hereford in right of his wife 22 Dec 1384. He
succeeded in 1399 as HENRY IV King of England.

2.ELIZABETH de Bohun (-3 Apr 1385,
bur Lewes). A manuscript which narrates the
descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Humfredus undecimus et una
filia…Elizabetha” as the children of “Willielmus de Bohun”, son of “Humfredus
octavus”, and his wife “Elizabetham filiam domini Bartholomei de
Badlesmere”, adding that Elizabeth married “Richardo filio et hćrede [Richardi]
comitis Arundelić”[653].
The will of "Elizabeth de Bohun Countess of Northampton",
dated 31 May 1356, bequeathed property to “Humphrey my son...Elizabeth my
daughter...my sister the Countess of Oxford...my sister Roos...Agnes Devereux,
John Avenell, Richard Waldegrave”[654].
The will of "Humphrey de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex and Lord of
Brecknock", dated 10 Oct 1361 and proved 20 Oct 1361, bequeathed
property to “our...nephew Humphrey de Bohun...Elizabeth our niece of
Northampton...our niece Dame Catherine d’Engayne...our sister Countess of
Ormond, our brother Mons. Hugh de Courtenay Earl of Devonshire...our sister
Countess of Devonshire...”[655].
m (contract 28 Sep 1359, Papal
dispensation Sep 1359) as his first wife, RICHARD FitzAlan,
son of RICHARD FitzAlan Earl of Arundel & his second wife Eleanor of
Lancaster (1346-beheaded Cheapside 21 Sep 1397, bur Church of the Augustine
Friars, Bread Street, London). He succeeded his father in 1376 as Earl of
Arundel.

The earldom of Huntingdon was linked to Northampton from the
11th century and both enjoyed a special connection with Northumberland.
Huntingdon appears to have been part of the domains held by Harold Godwinson (later Harold II King of England) in 1051 but was granted soon afterwards to
Siward Earl of Northumbria (see ANGLO-SAXON NOBILITY). When Earl Siward died in 1055, the earldom of Northampton was granted, with Northumbria, to Tostig Godwinson. Waltheof, son of Earl Siward, became Earl of Huntingdon and Northampton in succession to Earl Tostig after the latter was banished in Oct 1065. While no
evidence has been found which confirms that Waltheof opposed the Norman
conquest, he was taken to Normandy in 1067 when his earldom was presumably
forfeited. He submitted to William I King of England in Jan 1070 and his
earldom returned, this being the only example of a pre-conquest earldom being
restored to the non-Norman pre-conquest holder of the title. The earldom was
presumably forfeited again after Earl Waltheof's rebellion in 1075, but was
restored in favour of his son-in-law Simon de Senlis in [1087/90], although the
Complete Peerage cites no evidence for the grant[656]. The earldom
passed to David I King of Scotland when he married Earl Simon's widow in 1113,
passing over the legitimate heir who was Earl Simon's infant son, and to King David's son Henry in 1136. The Northumberland connection was reinforced when King Stephen alienated Huntingdon to David I King of Scotland as part of the peace treaty
between the two countries in 1139 which followed the battle of the Standard.
Empress Matilda's [1142] charter to Aubrey de Vere, concerning his own
elevation to the peerage, suggests that Cambridgeshire was also considered
within the same sphere of influence as Huntingdon, as she accorded the earldom
of Cambridgeshire to Aubrey "unless that county were held by the King
of the Scots"[657].
In addition, David of Scotland Earl of Huntingdon was recognised as Earl of
Cambridge by receiving the third penny of the county on 23 May 1205[658]. During the
English civil war between King Stephen and Empress Matilda, the king of Scotland supported the latter and it appears that the earldom was forfeited yet again. In
[1140/41], Simon de Senlis, son of the earlier Earl Simon, was created Earl of
Huntingdon and Northampton by King Stephen, regularising the succession to the
earldom. The rightful heir was by-passed a second time in 1157 when Henry II King of England granted the earldom to Malcolm IV King of Scotland. Simon de Senlis was recognised as earl in 1174, but after his death in 1185 the earldom passed
once more to the Scottish royal family.

WALTHEOF, son of SIWARD Earl of Northumbria & his wife Ćlfled of Northumbria (-executed St Giles's Hill, Winchester 31 May 1076,
bur Crowland Abbey[659]).
His parentage is recorded by Roger of Hoveden[660]. Matthew Paris
specifies that he was the son of Siward, of Danish origin[661]. Snorre names “Earl
Valthiof”, although stating that he was the son of “Earl Gudin Ulfnadson”
and “Earl Ulf’s sister Gyda”[662].
He was installed as Earl of Huntingdon and Northamptonshire after Tostig Godwinson was banished in Oct 1065. Snorre recounts that “Earl Morukare and…Earl Valthiof”
failed to prevent Harald III King of Norway after landing on the river Humber in 1066 in a battle “upon the Wednesday next Mathias’ day”, adding that “Earl
Valthiof…fled up to the castle of York”[663].
Snorre also recounts that “Earl Valthiof” took part in the battle of Hastings and “escaped by flight”, seriously condensing his account of Waltheof’s
subsequent career when he adds that King William “sent a message to Earl
Valthiof that they should be reconciled” but that he was captured “at a
heath north of Kastala-bryggia…put…in fetters and afterwards he was beheaded”[664]. Snorre’s
narrative includes two fragments of a poem in praise of Waltheof, presumably
written contemporarily with Waltheof’s life. Jonathan Allen suggests that
Waltheof himself may have patronised an Icelandic skald (court poet)
whose work was eventually passed through to Snorre, providing interesting
evidence of the persistence of Scandinavian culture in England in the second half of the 11th century[665].
Florence of Worcester records that "Waltheofum Siwardi ducis
filius" went with King William to Normandy 21 Feb [1067][666]. Orderic
Vitalis records that “Stigandum archiprćsulem, Edgarum Adelinum Eduardi
regis consobrinum et tres...comites: Eduinum, Morcarum et Guallevum, Egelnodum
quoque Cantuariensem satrapam” accompanied King William to Normandy, dated
to 1067 from the context[667].
Orderic Vitalis records that “Suenus rex Danorum” sent a fleet led by “duos...filios
suos et Osbernum fratrem suum” to attack England, that they were repulsed
at Dover, Sandwich and Ipswich, and at Norwich by “Radulfus de Guader”,
that they were joined by “Adelinus, Guallevus, Siguardus” but defeated
on the Humber, entered York headed by “Guallevus...Gaius Patricius, Marius
Suenus, Elnocinus, Archillus et quatuor filii Karoli” but were eventually
expelled, dated to 1069, a later passage adding that “Guallevus prćsens et
Gaius Patricius absens” made peace with King William at the river Tees[668]. Orderic Vitalis records that King William I granted "comitatum
Northamtonić" to "Guallevo comiti filio Sivardi" and
"Judith neptem suam" in marriage[669]. Simeon of
Durham records that "Waltheu the son of earl Siward…by Elfleda daughter
of Earl Aldred" was installed as Earl of Northumberland after the
earldom was confiscated from Gospatrick [in 1072][670]. Earl Waltheof joined the conspiracy of the Earls of Norfolk and Hereford against King William in 1075, repented and asked for the king's pardon, but was tried at Westminster at Christmas 1075, imprisoned at Winchester and, after the trial resumed
there, beheaded[671].
Florence of Worcester records that "comitumque Waltheofum"
joined the conspiracy of William Earl of Hereford and Ralph Earl of Norfolk in [1074] but was tried and beheaded at Winchester the following year[672].

1.MATILDA [Matilda] of Huntingdon ([1071/74]-[23 Apr 1130/22 Apr
1131], bur Scone Abbey, Perthshire). Ingulph's Chronicle
of the Abbey of Croyland records the marriage of Matilda eldest daughter of
Judith and "Earl Simon[678].
Orderic Vitalis records that David King of Scotland married “filiam...Guallevi
comitis et Judith consobrinć regis” who brought him “binosque comitatus
Northamtonć et Huntendonć” which “Simon Silvanectensis comes” had
possessed with her[679].
Robert of Torigny records that the wife of "David [rex Scotić] frater [Alexandri]" was "filiam Gallevi comitis et Judith consobrini regis", naming "Symon Silvanectensis comes"
as her first husband[680].
"Matilde comitisse, Henrico filio comitis…" witnessed the
charter dated to [1120] under which "David comes filius Malcolmi Regis Scottorum" founded the abbey of Selkirk[681]. "Matildis
comitissa…" witnessed inquisitions by "David…Cumbrensis
regionis princeps", dated 1124, concerning land owned by the church of Glasgow[682].
m firstly ([1090]) SIMON de Senlis [Saint Lis], son of RANOUL "le Riche" & his wife --- (-Priory of La
Charité-sur-Loire [1111], bur Priory of La Charité-sur-Loire). Earl of
Huntingdon and Northampton de iure uxoris. m secondly (1113) DAVID of Scotland Prince of
Cumbria, son of MALCOLM III "Caennmor/Bighead" King of Scotland & his wife Margaret of England ([1080]-Carlisle 24 May 1153, bur Dunfermline Abbey, Fife). Earl of Northampton and Huntingdon de iure uxoris. He succeeded his brother
in 1124 as DAVID I King of Scotland.

2.ADELISA of Huntingdon ([1073/76]-after
[1126]). Her parentage is recorded
by Orderic Vitalis, who also records her marriage and names her two sons and
indicates she had "several daughters" without naming them[683]. Ingulph's Chronicle
of the Abbey of Croyland records the marriage of Alice younger daughter of Judith and "Rodolph de Tournay", her dowry being "the lordship
of Wilchamstowe"[684].
She inherited Walthamstow, Essex[685].
“Aliz de Toeni” donated "ecclesiam de Welcomstowe" to “ecclesić
S. Trinitatis Lond.”, for the soul of “Hugonis de Toeni filii mei qui
ibidem jacet sepultus…Radulphi de Toeni mariti mei…et pro incolumitate filiorum
meorum Rogeri de Toeni et Simonis et filić meć Isabellć", by undated
charter[686].
m (1103) RAOUL de Tosny Seigneur
de Tosny et de Conques, son of RAOUL [II] de Tosny & his wife Isabelle de Montfort (-[1126], bur Conques Saint-Pierre).

SIMON de Senlis
[Saint Lis], son of RANOUL "le Riche" & his wife --- (-Priory of
La Charité-sur-Loire [1111], bur Priory of La Charité-sur-Loire). A manuscript narrating the foundation of St
Andrew’s Priory, Northampton records that “duo fratres…Garnerius dictus le
Ryche et Simon de Seynlyz filii Raundoel le Ryche” accompanied William “the
Conqueror” to England[687].
He was created Earl of Huntingdon and Northampton in [1087/90] after his
marriage, presumably de iure uxoris, although his late father-in-law's
earldom must have been forfeited in [1075] implying that a new grant would have
been necessary. He witnessed a charter to Bath Abbey as "Earl Simon"
in 1090[688].
He built the castle of Northampton. “Symon et uxor mea Matildis” founded
the St Andrew’s, Northampton by undated charter, subscribed by “…Johannis
nepotis comitis…Symonis nepotis comitis, Warneri nepotis comitis…Petri nepotis
comitis…”[689].
"…Symonis comitis…" subscribed a charter dated 14 Sep 1101
under which Henry I King of England donated property to Bath St Peter[690]. A manuscript
narrating the foundation of St Andrew’s Priory, Northampton records that Simon
died “apud Caritatem” while returning from a journey to “terram
sanctam” and was buried there[691].

m ([1087/90]) as her
first husband, MATILDA [Matilda] of Huntingdon, daughter of
WALTHEOF Earl of Huntingdon and Northumberland & his wife Judith de Lens
[Boulogne] ([1071/76]-[23 Apr 1130/22 Apr 1131], bur Scone Abbey, Perthshire).
Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of Croyland records the marriage of
Matilda eldest daughter of Judith and "Earl Simon[692]. She married
secondly (1113) David of Scotland
Prince of Cumbria, who succeeded in 1124 as David I
King of Scotland. Orderic Vitalis records that David King of
Scotland married “filiam...Guallevi comitis et Judith consobrinć regis”
who brought him “binosque comitatus Northamtonć et Huntendonć” which “Simon
Silvanectensis comes” had possessed with her[693]. Robert of
Torigny records that the wife of "David [rex Scotić] frater [Alexandri]"
was "filiam Gallevi comitis et Judith consobrini regis",
naming "Symon Silvanectensis comes" as her first husband[694]. "Matilde
comitisse, Henrico filio comitis…" witnessed the charter dated to
[1120] under which "David comes filius Malcolmi Regis Scottorum"
founded the abbey of Selkirk[695].
"Matildis comitissa…" witnessed inquisitions by "David…Cumbrensis
regionis princeps", dated 1124, concerning land owned by the church of Glasgow[696].

Earl Simon & his wife had four children:

1.SIMON de Senlis (-Aug 1153, bur
St Andrew's Priory). Ingulph's Chronicle
of the Abbey of Croyland names "Simon, Waldev and Matilda"
as the children of Simon Earl of Huntingdon and his wife Matilda, commenting
that they "are still young and in their infancy"[697]. He was
restored as Earl of Huntingdon and Northampton [before 1141].

2.WALTHEOFde Senlis (-3 Aug 1159[698]). Ingulph's Chronicle
of the Abbey of Croyland names "Simon, Waldev and Matilda"
as the children of Simon Earl of Huntingdon and his wife Matilda, commenting
that they "are still young and in their infancy"[699]. "…Waldef
filio Reginć…" witnessed a charter dated to [1128] by which "David…Rex
Scottorum" made grants to the church of St John in the castle of Roxburgh[700].
Prior of Kirkham. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Thornton Abbey
records that it was founded in 1139 by “Willielmus Grose comes Albermarlić”,
and that “cognati sui Wallevi, prioris de Kyrkham…fratris Simonis comitis
Northamtonić” arranged the arrival of the first monks[701]. The
relationship between the two was through Judith de Lens, maternal grandmother
of Waltheof, who was uterine sister of Guillaume’s father. The Vita et
Passio Waldevi Comitis names “Simonem, Waldevum et Matildam” as the
children of “comes…Simon…ex Mathilda comitissa”, adding that Waltheof
was "postea…abbas de Malros"[702]. The Chronicle
of Melrose records that he was installed as second abbot of Melrose in 1148[703].

3.MATILDAde Senlis (-[1157/63]). Ingulph's Chronicle of the Abbey of
Croyland names "Simon, Waldev and Matilda" as the children
of Simon Earl of Huntingdon and his wife Matilda, commenting that they "are
still young and in their infancy"[704].
A manuscript narrating the foundation of Daventre priory records that “Symonis
de Seynliz” had two sisters “quarum una…Matildis Seynliz” married “Robertus
filius Ricardi”[705].
A manuscript history of the foundation of Dunmow Priory records the marriage in
1112 of “Robertus filius Ricardi” and “Matildam de Sancto Lisio”,
although the dating of events in this source appears shaky[706]. The Complete
Peerage records her second marriage, citing Hatton’s Book of Seals for “proof
of this marriage”, and in a later passage that “her charter of dower
lands in Essex and London, bearing her seal, is witnessed by her sons Walter
FitzRobert and Saher”[707].
The 1157/58 Pipe Roll records "Matildi de Seinliz" in Essex
and Hertfordshire under "Nova Placita & Noue Conuentiones",
suggesting that this related to her dower land soon after the death of her
husband[708].
A manuscript history of the foundation of Dunmow Priory records the death in
1140 of “Matildis de Sancto Licio uxor Roberti filii Ricardi”, although
the dating of events in this source appears shaky[709]. m firstly ([1112]) ROBERT
FitzRichard de Clare Lord of Dunmow, son of RICHARD Lord of Clare and
Tonbridge & his wife Rohese Giffard (-[1134], bur Priory of St Neot). m secondly (1136) SAHER [I] de Quincy, son
of --- (-[1156/58]).

4.daughter . A manuscript narrating the foundation of Daventre priory
records that “Symonis de Seynliz” had two sisters “quarum
una…Matildis Seynliz” married “Robertus filius Ricardi”, but does
not name the second sister[710].

SIMON de Senlis, son of SIMON
de Senlis Earl of Huntingdon & his wife Matilda of Huntingdon (-Aug 1153,
bur St Andrew's Priory). Ingulph's Chronicle
of the Abbey of Croyland names "Simon, Waldev and Matilda"
as the children of Simon Earl of Huntingdon and his wife Matilda, commenting
that they "are still young and in their infancy"[711]. After his
father died, he was passed over as earl in favour of his stepfather. However,
he was restored as Earl of Huntingdon and Northampton [before 1141] by
Stephen King of England for whom he fought at Lincoln in Feb 1141[712]. A manuscript
narrating the foundation of St Andrew’s Priory, Northampton records that “Simon
de Seynlyz junior” founded “abbatiam beatć Marić de Pratis juxta Northampton”[713].
A charter of King Edward III confirmed the donations to the Abbey of De la Pre,
founded by “Simon comes de Norhamtona”, for the soul of “Gervasii
Paynel fratris mei”, by undated charter[714].
Robert of Torigny records the death in 1153 of "Symone comite
Huntedonić"[715].
The Annals of Tewkesbury record that “comes de Norhamptone” died in 1153[716].

m as her first
husband, ISABELLE de Beaumont,
daughter of ROBERT de Beaumont Earl of Leicester & his wife Amicie de Gaël
. Robert of Torigny refers to the wife of "Symone comite Huntedonić"
as "filia Roberti comitis Legecestrić" but does not name her[717]. "R.
comes Legrecestrie" granted tithes to "Isabele comitisse de
Norhamtone sororis mee" by charter dated to the middle of the reign of
King Henry II[718].
"I. comitissa Northamptonie" donated land at Groby to Nuneaton priory, for the souls of "patris mei et fratris mei R. comitis
Legrecestrie" by charter dated to the middle of the reign of King
Henry II[719].
She married secondly Gervase Paynell
Baron of Dudley. Her second marriage is confirmed by charter dated 1187 under
which “Gervasius Paganellus” donated property to Tykford Priory, with
the consent of “uxoris meć Isabellć comitissć de Norhamton”, which names
“Fulcodius Paganellus avus meus et Radulfus Paganellus pater meus”,
witnessed by “Simone comite Northamptonić, Isabella comitissa matre eius”[720].

Earl Simon & his wife had four children:

1.SIMON de Senlis ([1138]-Jun 1184,
bur St Andrew's Priory). The Vita et
Passio Waldevi Comitis names “Simonem de Senliz tercium et duas
filias…Amicia et Hawisia” as the children of “comes…Simon…[et] Ysabellam
comitissam, filiam Roberti comitis Leicestrie”[721]. Robert of
Torigny records that "Symon filius eius" succeeded on the
death in 1153 of "Symone comite Huntedonić"[722]. He was
recognised as Earl of Huntingdon and Northampton in 1174. “Simon
comes de Norhamtonia” donated property to Ramsey Abbey, Huntingdonshire by
charter dated 28 Mar 1175, witnessed by “Simon fratre comitis…”[723]. mALICE
de Gand, daughter of GILBERT de Gand Earl of Lincoln & his wife
Rohese de Clare (-1238, bur Bridlington). Robert of Torigny records that
"filiam eius unicam [Gisleberti de Gant]" married "Symon
iuvenis filius comitis Symonis"[724].
The Stemma fundatoris of Bardney Abbey names “Aliciam” as the
daughter of ”Gilbertus”, adding that she married “Simon de Monteforti
comes Noramtonić”[725].
A manuscript genealogy of the Gant family names “Aliciam” as the
daughter of “Gilbertus”, adding that she married “Simoni de sancto
Licio, comiti Huntingtonić et Northamptonić”, died childless, and was
buried “apud Bredlinton”[726].
"A. comitissa Norhamtunie filia Gilleberti comes Lincolnie"
confirmed the donation of land in Scampton to Kirkstead abbey by "Radulfus
filius Gilleberti", for the health of "sponsi mei Simonis
comitis", by charter dated to early in the reign of King Henry II[727]. Simon &
his wife had two children:

a)GUNNOR . The Stemma
fundatoris of Bardney Abbey names “Gonorram” as the daughter of “Simon
de Monteforti comes Noramtonić” and his wife Alice, adding that she died
without heirs[728].

b)SIMON de Senlis (-young). “Simon de sancto Licio frater comitis
Symonis” donated property to the Abbey of De la Pre, Northamptonshire, for
the soul of “Symonis nepotis mei”, by undated charter witnessed by “comitissa
Adelyz de Gaund…”[729].

Earl Simon had one [probably illegitimate] son [by an
unknown mistress]:

5.SIMON de
Senlis (-after 28 Mar 1175). “Simon comes de Norhamtonia” donated property to
Ramsey Abbey, Huntingdonshire by charter dated 28 Mar 1175, witnessed by “Simon
fratre comitis…”[733].“Simon de
sancto Licio frater comitis Symonis” donated property to the Abbey of De la
Pre, Northamptonshire, for the soul of “Symonis nepotis mei”, by undated
charter witnessed by “comitissa Adelyz de Gaund…”[734]. It is assumed that Simon was illegitimate, which
appears to be the most likely explanation for his having the same name as his
brother the Earl of Huntingdon.

William I King of England rewarded his half-brother Eudes
for his help in preparing the Norman invasion of England by granting him
extensive lands and creating him Earl of Kent in 1067. His earldom was
forfeited twice, in 1082 and 1088, following his rebellions. The earldom of Kent was not granted again until 1227 when Hubert de Burgh was created earl by King Henry III. After the death of Earl Hubert in 1243 the earldom remained vacant for another
80 years before it was granted by King Edward II to his half-brother Edmund of
Woodstock.

1.EUDES
[Odo], son of HERLUIN Vicomte de Conteville & his first wife Herleve --- ([1036/38]-[Antioch/Palermo]
[2/6] Jan 1097, bur Palermo Cathedral). Guillaume
of Jumičges names “Herleva Fulberti cubicularii ducis filia” as the
mother of “Willelmus...ex concubina Roberti ducis...natus“, and that
after Duke Robert died “Herluinus...miles” married her by whom he had “duos
filios Odonem et Robertum”[735].
The birth date of Eudes is estimated on the assumption that Guillaume of
Jumičges is correct (which is not beyond all doubt). Orderic Vitalis records
that Guillaume Duke of Normandy granted “multis honoribus in Normannia et
Anglia” to “Herluinus...de Contavilla...filios eius: Radulfus, quem de
alia conjuge procreaverat, fratresque suos uterinos: Odonis et Rodbertum”[736]. Florence of
Worcester names Eudes as the brother of King William I "but only on his
mother's side"[737].
Bishop of Bayeux 1050
(when Eudes must have been an adolescent, assuming that his birth date is
correctly estimated as shown above). Guillaume of Jumičges records that, after
the death of “Hugo filius Rodulphi comitis Baiocensis episcopus”,
Guillaume II Duke of Normandy appointed “Odoni fratri suo” to the
bishopric of Bayeux, a position he held for nearly 50 years[738]. Orderic
Vitalis records that his half-brother invested him as Bishop of Bayeux on the
death of Bishop Hugues, son of Raoul d'Ivry Comte de Bayeux, dated to 1050[739]. He is said to
have taken an active part in the preparation of the Norman invasion of England and was present at the battle of Hastings 23 Oct 1066. His half-brother William I King of
England rewarded him with a grant of over 500 manors in England and created him Earl of Kent in 1067[740].
Orderic Vitalis records that King William installed “Guillermum Osberni
filium” at his new fortress at Winchester (“intra mśnia Guentć”) and
appointed him “vice sua toti regno versus Aquilonem”, while he granted “Doveram...totamque
Cantiam” to “Odoni fratri suo”, and thus he entrusted “his duobus
prćfecturam Anglić”, seconded by “Hugonem de Grentemaisnilio et Hugonem
de Monteforti, Guillelmumque de Garenna”, dated to 1067[741]. He was one of
the leaders of the force which suppressed the rebellion of the earls of Norfolk and Hereford in 1075[742].
He began scheming to become Pope, sending great gifts to influential men in Rome, but was arrested by King William and sent to Normandy where he was a prisoner in Rouen between 1082 and 1087[743].
He was released by King William on his deathbed[744]. Although King William II restored Eudes to his earldom, he was one of the leaders of the rebellion in
1088 which sought to put Robert Duke of Normandy on the English throne[745]. He was
banished from England and all his honors and possessions were forfeited. He
became chief adviser to Duke Robert in Normandy[746]. Orderic
Vitalis records that Bishop Eudes died “in urbem Panormitanam, quam vulgo
Palernam vocant” and that “Gislebertus Ebroicensis episcopus” buried
him “in metropolitana sanctć Dei genetricis Marić basilica”, adding that
he had been appointed “ab adolescentia sua” (which supports that the
theory that he was born after the death of Robert II Duke of Normandy, as
discussed above)[747].
William of Malmesbury records that he left on the First Crusade with Robert III
Duke of Normandy and died “Antiochić, in obsidione Christianorum”[748]. The necrology
of Jumičges records the death 2 Jan of “Odo episcopus”[749].

---. Ellis suggests that the father of Hubert de Burgh was Walter de Burgh, of Burgh-next-Aylsham, Norfolk[750].

mALICE, daughter of --- (-bur Walsingham). The Complete
Peerage quotes a charter, dated to [1230], under which her son Hubert de
Burgh donated the advowson of Oulton church, Norfolk to Walsingham for the soul
of "Alice my mother who rests in the church of Walsingham"[751].

--- de Burgh & his wife had six children:

1.WILLIAM de Burgh (-[1205/06]). His
parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 7 Oct 1234 which records payment of
a fine by his son "Richard de Burgh" for return of land in Connaught which had been confiscated from him "the strife with Hubert de Burgh Earl
of Kent his uncle"[752].
Lord of Connaught.

2.HUBERT
de Burgh (-Banstead, Surrey 12 May 1243, bur London, Church of the
Black Friars[753]). He was appointed Chamberlain to John Comte de Mortain (the future John King of England) in or before 1198, holding the office
until 1205 except for a brief interlude after the return of King Richard I and before the latter's death. He was seriously wounded at the siege of castle of Chinon in Normandy in 1205, which may account for the loss of his public offices and
his temporary disappearance from the records. The Red Book of the Exchequer
records "Hubertus de Burgo" holding 15 knights’ fees in
Dorset, Somerset in [1210/12][754].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Hubertus de Burgo" holding
17 knights’ fees "cum hćrede R. de Bello Campo" in Dorset, Somerset in [1210/12][755].
The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which
records that "Hubertus de Burgo" held "Stok de domino rege
cum herede Roberti de Bello Campo per servicium ii militum de feodo
Moretonie…hundredum de Tinterell" in Somerset[756]. As Hubert at
that date still appears to have been married to Beatrice de Warenne, it is
assumed that he was holding these knights’ fees by virtue of the right to
arrange the marriage of the heiress, not that he was married to her himself.
He remained a powerful supporter of King John, siding with the king against the
barons at the signing of Magna Carta in 1215. He successfully defended Dover Castle against Louis de France who had invaded England in 1216, and was a party to the
treaty of peace made with Louis 11 Sep 1217 before he left England. Hubert became the most powerful official in England during the minority of King Henry III and was created Earl of Kent 19 Feb 1227 immediately after the king came
of age. His downfall came in 1232, when he was deprived of his earldom and
imprisoned in the Tower. He was pardoned and restored in 1234, but thereafter
took little part in public life[757].
The Continuator of Florence of Worcester records the death "III Id Mai"
of "Hubertus de Burgo comes Cantić"[758]. The Annals of
Tewkesbury record the death in 1243 of “Hubertus de Burgo apud Banstude,
comes de Kent”[759].
Betrothed (agreement confirmed 28 Apr
1200) to JOAN
de Vernon, daughter of WILLIAM de Vernon [Reviers] Earl of Devon & his wife Mabile de Meulan (-after 1233). "Hubertus Camarerius"
paid a fine for his agreement with "com Devon de maritanda sui Joha fil
ipsius comitis", dated 1200[760].
A charter dated 28 Apr 1200 confirmed the marriage contract between "Willm
de Vernon comes Devon…Johe filie ipsius comitis junioris" and "Hub
de Burgo dni Regis camerarium", confirming that "honoris sui
in Devon cum castello de Plinton" had been allocated to "filie
sue priori natu" while "insula de Wicth et Cristeschirche"
were assigned to the younger daughter[761].
m firstly (after 1205) as her third
husband, BEATRICE de Warenne,
widow firstly of RALPH, and secondly of DOON
Bardolf Lord of Shelford, daughter of WILLIAM de Warenne of
Wormegay, Norfolk & his first wife Beatrix de Pierrepont (-before 12 Dec
1214). Her second and third marriages are confirmed by a receipt dated 22 Jul
1227 for payment of a fine by Hubert de Burgh for "Beatrice de Warenna
late his wife, by whom he had children" to have the lands of "William
de Warenna her father and…her dower of the lands of Dodo Bardolf, formerly her
husband"[762].
Her third marriage is suggested by the Testa de Nevill which includes a
writ of King John dated 1212 recording that "Gaufridus de Merlai"
held "quoddam feodum in Illington" in Norfolk "de
Huberto de Burgo per heredum Willelmi de Warenne uxorem suam", adding
that Henry II King of England had granted the property to "Reginaldo de
Warrenn"[763].
m secondly ([Sep] 1217) as her third
husband, ISABEL [Avise] Countess of Gloucester, divorced
wife (firstly) of JOHN
King of England and widow (secondly) of GEOFFREY
de Mandeville Earl of Essex, daughter of WILLIAM FitzRobert Earl of Gloucester & his wife Avise de Beaumont ([before 1176]-14 Oct or [18 Nov] 1217, bur Canterbury Cathedral Church). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of
Tewkesbury Abbey records the second marriage of “Isabellam” and “Galfrido
de Mandevile comiti Essexić”, and her third marriage to “Huberto de
Burgo justiciario Anglić”[764].
Her lands and title were confiscated on the death of her second husband, who
died a rebel. The Annals of Waverley record the death in 1217 of “Isabel
comitissa Gloucestrić”[765].
The Annals of Dunstable record that “Johannam comitissam Gloucestrić”
died “paucos dies” after her marriage to “Hubertus de Burgo
justiciarius Anglić” and was buried “apud Cantuarium”[766]. m thirdly (Berwick 1 Aug or York Jun 1221,
divorced 1232) MARGARET of Scotland,
daughter of WILLIAM "the Lion" King of Scotland & his wife Ermengarde de Beaumont (1193-1259, bur London, Church of the Black Friars). The Annales Londonienses record the marriage in 1221 of "Hubertus de Burgo, justiciarius Anglić" and "sororem regis Scotić apud Sanctum Trinitatum Londoniis"[767].
The Extracta ex Cronicis Scocie records the marriage "in die
Sancti Petri ad vincula apud Bereuicum" of "Marioriam sororem
suam Alexander rex" and "comiti de Pendburghe, marescallo
Anglie"[768].
The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hubertus de Burgo justiciarius domini
regis” married “filiam regis [Scotić]” in 1222[769]. The Annals of
Dunstable record that “Hubertus de Burgo justiciarius Anglić” divorced
his third wife in 1232, because she was “consanguinea” of his second
wife “comitissć Glovernić”, in a prolonged and difficult lawsuit[770]. A writ dated 25
Nov "44 Hen III", after the death of "Margaret
countess of Kent" names "John de Burgo alias de Burk of full
age is her heir"[771].
An undated writ, after the death of "Margaret countess of Kent", clarifies that "she died without heir of her body and…manors ought
to revert to John de Burgo aged 40 and more, son and heir of Hubert de Burgo
sometime her husband…"[772].
Earl Hubert & his first wife had one child:

a)JOHN de Burgh (-before 1 Dec 1274). He was excluded from succeeding his father as
Earl of Kent by the terms of the creation of the earldom, succession to which
was limited to the issue of his father's third marriage[773]. A writ dated
25 Nov "44 Hen III", after the death of "Margaret
countess of Kent" names "John de Burgo alias de Burk of full
age is her heir"[774].
An undated writ, after the death of "Margaret countess of Kent", clarifies that "she died without heir of her body and…manors ought
to revert to John de Burgo aged 40 and more, son and heir of Hubert de Burgo
sometime her husband…"[775].
“Johannes de Burgo” confirmed a donation to Colchester St. John made by
“Hawisa de Lamualei filia Hugonis de Boclonde” by undated charter[776]. “Johannes
de Burgo et Hawise uxoris mee” confirmed the donation of property “in
villa de Herlestune” made to Colchester St. John by “Matildis de
Lanusely mater Hawise uxoris mee” by undated charter[777]. A charter
dated 1235 records a dispute a claim “Johannem de Burgo et Hawisiam uxorem
eius” against the abbot of Colchester relating to revenue from “molendino
de Nordmilne” and the agreed settlement which refers to “Johannes et
Hauuisia et heredes ipsius Hauuisie”, the latter being unnamed[778]. “Johannes
de Burgo filius Huberti de Burgo” donated property “juxta Grebbe in
villa de Staneweye...” to Colchester St John by undated charter[779]. The Annals of
Bermondsey record that King Henry III confirmed the donation by “Johannis
filii Huberti de Burgo” of “manerio de Chalk” to the abbey in 1271[780]. A writ dated 1
Dec “3 Edw I”, after the death of "John de Burgo the elder",
names "John de Burgo the younger...aged 40 and more is his next heir",
records "Hallingebyri...manor...held of the king in chief of tyhe
barony of Launvaly...of the inheritance of Hawis his wife", and names
“Hubert de Burgo father of John de Burgo the elder”[781]. mHAWISE de
Lanvalay, daughter of WILLIAM [IV] de Lanvalay & his wife Matilda
Pecche ([1213/16]-after 1235). Bracton records a claim, dated 1232, by "Johannes
de Burgo et Hawisia uxor eius" against "Willelmum de Bello
Campo" claiming the return of "manerium de
Brumlegha…hereditatem ipsius Hawisie" which had not been transferred
to her after the death of "Gunnoram de Lanualay quondam uxorem suam"
and which "Hawisia de Lamualay quondam uxor Willelmi de Lanualay…avie
ipsius Hawisie" was granted as "dotem…de dono ipsius Willelmi
quondam viri sui"[782].
“Johannes de Burgo et Hawise uxoris mee” confirmed the donation of
property “in villa de Herlestune” made to Colchester St. John by “Matildis
de Lanusely mater Hawise uxoris mee” by undated charter[783]. A charter
dated 1235 records a dispute a claim “Johannem de Burgo et Hawisiam uxorem
eius” against the abbot of Colchester relating to revenue from “molendino
de Nordmilne” and the agreed settlement which refers to “Johannes et
Hauuisia et heredes ipsius Hauuisie”, the latter being unnamed[784]. John & his
wife had one child:

i)JOHN de Burgh ([before 1234]-after
1 Dec 1274). A writ dated 1 Dec “3 Edw I”, after the death of "John
de Burgo the elder", names "John de Burgo the younger...aged
40 and more is his next heir"[785].

Earl Hubert & his third wife
had one child:

b)MARGARET de Burgh (1223-Nov 1237). She is named as daughter of Hubert de Burgh by Matthew Paris, who records the anger of King Henry III at her marriage with
"Ricardus comes Glovernić" while she was in the king's custody[786]. The Annales Londonienses record the marriage in 1237 of "Ricardus heres
comitatus Glovernić" and "Margaretam filiam Huberti de Burgo
comitis Cantić" and their divorce immediately afterwards as the
marriage had been arranged without the approval of the king[787]. The Annals of
Tewkesbury record the death in Nov 1237 of “Margareta filia Huberti de Burgo”[788]. m (secretly 1237, divorced 1237) as his first
wife, RICHARD de Clare Earl of Gloucester
and Hereford, son of GILBERT de Clare Earl of Hereford, Earl of Gloucester & his wife Isabel Marshal of Pembroke (4 Aug 1222-Ashenfield in Waltham, near Canterbury 15 Jul 1262, bur Tonbridge, transferred 28 Jul 1262 to Tewkesbury).

3.THOMAS de Burgh (-after 1216).
The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Thomas de Burgo" holding
two knights’ fees in "Burcg et Swafham…de honore Britannić" in
Norfolk, Suffolk in [1210/12][789].
Matthew Paris records that “Thomam de Burgo fratrem...Huberti” had been
captured by Louis de France “in castro Norwici” and, together with “comes
Saresberiensis W[illelmus]”, urged his brother’s surrender to Louis at
Dover[790].
m ---. The name of Thomas's wife is not
known. Thomas & his wife had one child:

a)THOMAS de Burgh (-after 1210).
The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Thomas de Burgo filius Thomć de
Burgo" holding one half of one knight’s fee "de honore
Britannić" in Norfolk, Suffolk in [1210/12][791].

4.[son . The precise parentage of Raymond is not known. It is possible
that his father was the same person as Thomas de Burgh (see above).] m ---. One child:

a)RAYMOND de Burgh of Dartford, Kent (-drowned 1230, bur Dover). The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hubertus
de Burgo…Remundus nepos eius” married “comitissam Essexić” in 1227[792]. “Reimundus
de Burgo” confirmed the donation of property made to Colchester St. John by
“Galfrido de Lanualay filio Willelmi de Lanualey et Hawise uxoris eiusdem”,
confirming the confirmation made by “Cristina de Mandevilla comitissa Essexe
sponsa mea in...viduitate sua", by undated charter[793]. Matthew Paris records
the death in 1230 of "Reimundus de Burgos nepos Huberti" while
riding “super ripam Ligeris” when his horse slipped into the water[794]. The Annales
Londonienses record the death in 1230 "submersus…in flumine Ligeri"
of "Reymundus de Burgo"[795].
The Annals of Dunstable record that “Remundus de Burgo” died in 1230[796]. The Annals of
Tewkesbury record the death “ultra mare mersus” of “Reimundus de
Burgo” and his burial “apud Dovere”[797]. m ([9 Jan/15 May] 1227) as her second husband, CHRISTINE,
widow of WILLIAM
de Mandeville Earl of Essex, daughter of ROBERT FitzWalter of Woodham
Walter Essex & his first wife Gunnor de Valoignes (-before 17 Jun 1232, bur
Shouldham Priory). The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hubertus de
Burgo…Remundus nepos eius” married “comitissam Essexić” in 1227[798]. "Roger
of Dauntsey and Matilda countess of Hereford, sister and heiress of William de
Mandeville formerly earl of Essex" made a fine "for Matilda’s
relief and for having seisin of the lands formerly of the same W. earl of Essex", saving "to Reymund de Burgh and Christiana his wife, the dower of
Christiana…from the lands formerly of William earl of Essex", dated 29
Oct 1227[799].
An order dated [Nov] 1227 refers to "Reymundus de Burgo…et Christiana
uxore eius"[800].
King Henry III granted "duos damos in foresta de Wauberg" to
"Christiane uxori Remundi de Burgo”, dated 1229[801]. The History of
the foundation of Walden abbey records that “Cristiana uxore sua, comitissa
Essexić” was buried with her (first) husband “apud Soldham”[802].

5.GEOFFROY de Burgh (-1228). Bishop
of Ely. The Continuator of Florence of Worcester records that "Galfridus
frater Huberti de Burgo iustitiarius" was elected Bishop of Ely[803]. The Annales
Londonienses record the death in 1228 of "Galfridus de Burgo episcopus
Eliensis"[804].

6.[daughter . Assuming that “nepos” in the source quoted below can
be interpreted as “nephew”, the mother of Thomas de Blundeville was the
sister of Hubert de Burgh Earl of Kent.] m
--- de Blundeville, son of ---. [Two]
children:

a)THOMAS de Blundeville (-16 Aug
1236). Blomefield states that “Thomas de Blumville, Blundeville or Blunnel”
appears to have been “by his arms...of the same family with the Blundeviles
of Newton Flotman in Norfolk” but does not name his father and cites no
primary source on which this speculation is based[805]. Bishop of
Norwich 1226. The Annals of Waverley record the death in 1226 of “Pandulphus
episcopus Norwicensis” and the succession as bishop of “Thomas de
Blumwilla clericus curialis”[806].
The Annals of Tewkesbury record that “J. [error for T] nepos
Huberti de Burgo” was consecrated as Bishop of Norwich in 1226[807]. Matthew Paris
records the death "XVII Kal Sep" of “Thomas de Blundvilla
episcopus Norwicensis”[808].

b)[WILLIAM de Blundeville (-before
1226). Blomefield states that “Will de Blundeville” bequeathed “Blomevyle’s
manor in Depham [Norfolk]” to “Richard his son who was lord in 1226
being nephew to Tho. de Blumville Bishop of Norwich”, and gives some
details of their descendants, but cites no primary source on which this
information is based[809].
If the relationship between William’s son and Bishop Thomas is correctly
described, William was the bishop’s brother. However, “nephew”
presumably represents a translation of “nepos” from the original
(uncited) source, the imprecision of which as a term describing family
relationships is well-known.]

EDMUND
"of Woodstock", son of EDWARD I King of England & his second wife
Marguerite de France (Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire 5 Aug 1301-executed outside
Winchester Castle 19 Mar 1330, bur Winchester, Church of the Friars Minor,
later transferred to Westminster Abbey). The
Annals of Worcester record the birth “Non Aug…apud Wodestok” in 1301 of
“regina [filium]…Edmundum”[810].
King Edward II issued a charter dated 18 Apr 1318 to “Thomć comiti
Norffolcić et marescallo Anglić et Edmundo de Wodestok fratribus
nostris...executoribus testamenti bonć memorić Margaretć nuper reginć Anglić
matris nostrć”[811].
Summoned to Parliament 1320 as Lord Woodstock. Appointed Keeper of Kent, Dover Castle and the Cinque Ports 16 Jun 1321. Created Earl of Kent 28 Jul 1321. He supported King Edward II, with his brother Thomas, in his campaign
against the enemies of the Despenser family in Autumn 1321. He presided at the
trial of Thomas Earl of Lancaster at Pontefract Castle 1321. He accompanied
Queen Isabelle on her flight to France, and returned with her to England in 1326 to overthrow King Edward II. Created Earl of Arundel 26 Feb 1327, the King
also granted him all the forfeited lands of Hugh Despenser in Leicestershire
(except the manor of Loughborough). Having received reports that his
half-brother Edward II was still alive, he plotted to have him restored to the
throne, and was condemned to death for treason. He supported his deposed
half-brother King Edward II, and was executed on the orders of Queen Isabella and Mortimer. The Annals of Bermondsey record the beheading 10 Dec 1328 “apud
Wyntoniam” of “Edmundus Wodestok comes Kantić, avunculus Edwardi regis
tertii” betrayed by “Isabellć reginć et Rogeri Mortymer comitis Marchić”[812]. His earldom
was forfeited.

m (Papal dispensation
6 Oct 1325, Dec 1325) as her second husband, MARGARET Wake,
widow of JOHN
Comyn of Badenoch, daughter of JOHN Wake of Liddel, Cumberland, Lord
Wake & his wife Joan --- ([1299/1300]-from the Black death 29 Sep 1349). The
Chronicle of Meaux, in Yorkshire, names "Thomam, Johannem et Margaretam"
as the children of "Johannem", son of "Baldewinum de
Wake", adding that Margaret married "Edmundus comes Cantić,
filius regis Edwardi primi"[813].
She succeeded her brother in 1349 as Baroness Wake.

2.MARGARET ([1327]-[before 1 May
1351]). King Edward III appointed
representatives to negotiate the marriage between “Bernardetto domino de la
Breto...Amaneum primogenitum dicti Bernardetti” and “Margaretam filiam
clarć memorić Edmundi comitis Kantić avunculi nostri” by charter dated 4
Apr 1340[814].
No document has been located which indicates that these negotiations culminated
in a betrothal. Margaret presumably died before Arnaud Amanieu was betrothed
to Isabella, daughter of Edward III King of England. [Betrothed ([1340]) to ARNAUD AMANIEU [VIII] d'Albret, son of BERNARD AIZ [V] Sire d'Albret & his second wife Mathe d'Armagnac (-1401).]

3.JOAN (29 Sep 1328-Wallingford
Castle, Berkshire 8 Aug 1385, bur 29 Jan 1386 Greyfriars Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire, probably later transferred to London).
She was known as the Fair Maid of Kent. She separated from her first husband
shortly after their marriage, returning to him in [1349] after her second marriage
was annulled. She succeeded her brother in 1352 as Countess of Kent,
Baroness Woodstock and Baroness Wake, suo iure. The papal dispensation
for the marriage between “Edwardi regis Anglić...filii...Edwardi de Wodestok
principis Wallić dicti regis primogeniti” and “Johannć comitissć Cantić”
is dated 10 Sep 1361[815].
A charter dated 10 Oct 1361 records the marriage between “domini Edwardi
principis Wallić...Edwardi regis Anglić primogeniti” and “Johannć
comitissć Cantić” is dated 10 Sep 1361[816].
The Chronicon Anglić records the marriage of “Edwardus princeps
Wallić” and “Johannam comitissam Cancić relictam domini Thomć de Holand”,
adding that she had been separated “olim...a comite Sarisburić”, dated
to 1361 from the context[817].
m firstly (Spring 1340) THOMAS de Holand of Broughton,
Buckinghamshire, son of ROBERT de Holand of Upholland, Lancashire & his
wife Matilda La Zouche (-in Normandy 26 or 28 Dec 1360, bur Stamford, Church of
the Grey Friars). He was summoned to a Council 1353/4 as Lord Holand. He succeeded as Earl of Kent, de iure uxoris. m secondly (bigamously, before 10 Feb 1341,
annulled by Papal Bull 17 Nov 1349) as his first wife, WILLIAM
de Montagu, son of WILLIAM de Montagu Lord Montagu Earl of Salisbury & his wife Katharine de Grandson (Donyatt, Somerset 20 Jun 1328-3 Jun 1397,
bur Bisham). He succeeded his father in 1344 as Earl of Salisbury. m thirdly (Papal dispensation 10 Sep 1361, St
Stephen’s Chapel, Palace of Westminster or Canterbury Cathedral or Windsor
Castle 10 Oct 1361) EDWARD
"of Woodstock" Prince
of Wales, son of EDWARD III King of England & his wife Philippa de
Hainaut (Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire 15 Jun 1330-Palace of Westminster 8 Jun
1376, bur Canterbury Cathedral, Kent).

4.JOHN (posthumously Arundel
Castle, Sussex 7 Apr 1330-26/27 Dec 1352, bur Church of the Grey Friars, Winchester, Hampshire). He succeeded his brother in
[1331] as Earl of Kent, Lord Woodstock, receiving livery of all his
lands 10 Apr 1351 on coming of age. He succeeded his mother in 1349 as Lord
Wake. m (Papal dispensation 3 Apr 1348)
as her first husband, ELISABETH von
Jülich, daughter of WILHELM V Markgraf von Jülich & his wife
Jeanne de Hainaut (-6 Jun 1411, bur Church of the Grey Friars, Winchester, Hampshire). Pope Clement VI granted dispensation for the marriage between “Iohanne
comite Cantie” and “Elizabet nata Wilhelmi comitis Iuliacensis”, as
part of the peace settlement between "Willelmum comitem Iuliacensem"
and “Raynaldum ducem Gelrie consanguineum Iohannis comitis Cantie”,
dated 3 Apr 1348[818].
She took a vow of chastity at Waverley Abbey after the death of her first
husband, but broke it to marry secondly (Wingham, Kent 29 Sep 1360) Eustace d’Aubréchicourt (-Evreux soon after 1 Dec
1372). The will of "Elizabeth Juliers Countess of Kent",
dated 20 Apr 1411, proved 29 Jun 1411, chose burial “in the church of the
Friars Minors in the city of Winchester in the tomb of John late Earl of Kent
late my husband”, bequeathed property to “my...sister Alice Countess of
Kent...Joan Countess of Kent”[819].

a)ROBERT de Holand (-after 1302). A
claim by “Rogerum de Hegham” against “Robertum de Holaund...Ricardum
de Holaund...” and many other named parties, relating to land in Hale,
Lancashire, records that property was granted to “Thurstano de Holaund pater
ipsius Roberti cujus heres ipse est”, undated[821]. The document
does not explain the relationship with Richard de Holand. mELIZABETH de
Samlesbury, daughter of WILLIAM de Samlesbury [Blackburn,
Lancashire] & his wife Avina --- (-after 5 Mar 1311). The Complete
Peerage names “Elizabeth da. and coh. of William de Samlesbury” as
wife of Robert de Holand but does not cite the primary source on which this
information is based[822].
A document dated 3 Nov 1257 records the settlement of a claim by “Avina de
Samelesbyri” against “Robert de Hampton and Margery his wife”
relating to “a mill and...land...in Brihtmede”, under which Avina
received the mill for life, reverting to “Robert and Margery, Cecilia and
Elyzabeth younger sisters of Margery as heirs of the said Avina”[823]. records that
Breightmet in 1302 was held by “Robert de Holland and John Deuias, the
respective husbands of Elizabeth and Cecily”[824]. Inquisitions
held 5 Mar "4 Edw II", after the death of "Henry de
Lacy Earl of Lincoln", record in Lancashire "Samlesbery...land
held by Lady Cicely de Euyas and Lady Elizabeth de Holand"[825]. Robert &
his wife had [two] children:

ii)[JANE de Holand . m firstlyEDMUND Talbot of Bashall, son of ---. m secondlyHUGH Dutton of Dutton, Cheshire, son of
---.]

ROBERT de Holand
of Upholland, Lancashire, son of ROBERT de Holand & his wife Elizabeth de Samlesbury ([1270]-7 Oct 1328, bur [Preston, Lancs, Grey Friars Church]). He was created Lord Holand 29 Jul 1314.

m ([1311]) MATILDA la Zouche,
daughter and co-heiress of ALAN la Zouche of Ashby, Leicestershire, Lord Zouche & his wife Eleanor de Segrave ([1289/90]-31 May 1349, bur Brackley). The Book
of Lacock names “Elam, Matildam, Elizabetham, Rogerum de la
Souche” as children of “Alanus de la Souch” and his wife[826]. An inquisition
held 24 Apr "7 Edw II", after the death of "Alan la
Zousche alias la Zuche, la Souche", names "Ellen […the wife of
Nicholas de Sancto Mauro] and Maud […the wife of Robert de Holand] his
daughters are his next heirs and Maud the younger is aged 24…both aged 26 and
more…and a younger daughter Elizabeth aged 20 who has taken the garb of the
nuns at Brewode"[827].
A writ dated 23 May "5 Edw III", following the death of "Emelina
Longespe or de Lungespe", names "Robert de Holond and Maud his
wife” and “the said Maud aged 40 years is her next heir”, while a
second writ dated 3 Jan “6 Edw III” and inquisitions dated 9 Mar “7
Edw III” state that Emmeline died “on Whitsunday 5 Edward III” and
that “Maud sometime the wife of Robert de Houlond...and Helen her sister
both aged 40 years and more are next heirs of the said Emelina”[828].

Robert & his wife had six children:

1.ROBERT de Holand (1312-Hawes,
Brackley 16 Mar 1373, bur Brackley, St James's Chapel). He succeeded his
father in 1328 as Lord Holand. mELIZABETH, daughter of ---. Robert & his wife had one child:

a)ROBERT
de Holand (-Mar 1373 or before). m
([1355]) JOAN [Alice], daughter of ---.
Robert & his wife had one child:

2.THOMAS de Holand of Broughton,
Buckinghamshire (1314-in Normandy 26 or 28 Dec 1360, bur Stamford, Church of
the Grey Friars). He was summoned to a Council
1354 as Lord Holand. He succeeded as Earl of Kent, de iure uxoris.

4.ALAN de Holand . He owned the
manors of Dalbury and Wecksworth, Derbyshire.

5.OTHO de Holand (-[1360/61]).

6.MARY de Holand . mJOHN Tempest
of Bracewell, Yorkshire, son of ---.

THOMAS de Holand
of Broughton, Buckinghamshire, son of ROBERT de Holand of Upholland, Lancashire
& his wife Matilda La Zouche (1314-in Normandy 26 or 28 Dec 1360, bur
Stamford, Church of the Grey Friars). He
served the king in various military expeditions in Flanders, Bayonne, and Brittany, and fought at the battle of Crécy 26 Aug 1346. During his absence in Prussia, his wife went through a form of marriage with William Montagu Earl of Salisbury.
In May 1347, he petitioned Pope Clement VI who ordered Joan to return to Thomas
17 Nov 1349. Appointed Joint Lieutenant and Captain of Normandy 28 Oct 1359,
jointly with Philippe de Navarre Comte de Longueville. Summoned to a Council
1353/4 as Lord Holand. He was one of the founder Knights of the Order of the
Garter. He succeeded as Earl of Kent, de iure uxoris.

m (1339 or before) as
her first husband, JOAN of Kent, daughter of
EDMUND Earl of Kent & his wife Margaret Baroness Wake (29 Sep
1328-Wallingford Castle, Berkshire 7, 8 or 21 Aug 1385, bur 29 Jan 1386
Greyfriars Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire, probably later transferred to
London). She separated from her first husband shortly after their marriage.
She married secondly (bigamously, before 10 Feb 1341, annulled by Papal Bull 17
Nov 1349) as his first wife, William
de Montagu. She returned to her first husband in [1349] after her
second marriage was annulled. She succeeded her brother in 1352 as Countess
of Kent, Baroness Woodstock and Baroness Wake, suo iure. She was
known as the Fair Maid of Kent. She married thirdly (Papal dispensation 10 Sep
1361, St Stephen’s Chapel, Palace of Westminster or Canterbury Cathedral or
Windsor Castle 10 Oct 1361) Edward "of Woodstock" Prince
of Wales. The Chronicon Anglić records the marriage of “Edwardus
princeps Wallić” and “Johannam comitissam Cancić relictam domini Thomć de
Holand”, adding that she had been separated “olim...a comite Sarisburić”,
dated to 1361 from the context[829].

Earl Thomas & his wife had five children:

1.THOMAS
de Holand ([1350]-25 Apr 1397, bur Bourne Abbey, Lincolnshire). He succeeded his father as Earl of
Kent.

4.JOHN de Holand (after 1358-executed 9/10 Jan 1400, bur Pleshy, Collegiate Church). Appointed Lieutenant of Ireland in Aug 1382. In [May] 1384, he murdered a Carmelite friar who had charged John of Gaunt
with high treason. In Jul 1385, he killed the Earl of Stafford's eldest son,
in revenge for the death of his squire who had been killed in a quarrel by one
of the Earl of Stafford's archers, but he was pardoned 2 Feb 1386. Appointed
Constable of the army which John of Gaunt took to Spain to enforce his claim to
the throne of Castile, it was on John de Holand's advice that John abandoned this unsuccessful enterprise. He was created Earl of Huntingdon 2 Jun 1388, and
Duke of Exeter 29 Sep 1397. He was accused of complicity in the murder of Thomas Duke of Gloucester 29 Oct 1399. He joined in the plot to seize King Henry IV, but was captured at Prittlewell, Essex and taken to Pleshy Castle where he was executed. He
was declared a traitor by Parliament in Jan 1401, and his possessions
confiscated and titles forfeited[832].
m (Plymouth 24 Jun 1386) as her second
husband, ELIZABETH
of Lancaster, divorced wife of JOHN Hastings
Earl of Pembroke, daughter of JOHN "of Gaunt" Duke of
Lancaster & his first wife Blanche of Lancaster (Burford, Shropshire before
21 Feb 1363-24 Nov 1425, bur Burford Church, Shropshire). She deserted her
first husband, was seduced by her second husband, whom she hurriedly married as
she was pregnant. A late 15th century/early 16th century manuscript names “Henricum
regum IIII, Elezabetham comitissam Huntyndonie, Phelippam reginam Portingalie,
Edwardum et Johannem qui moriuntur” as the children of “Johannes Gaunt
Dux Lancastrie et quartus filius Edward III” and his first wife “Blanchiam
filiam Henrici ducis Lancastrie”[833].
A late 15th century/early 16th century manuscript names “Henricum regum
IIII, Elezabetham comitissam Huntyndonie, Phelippam reginam Portingalie,
Edwardum et Johannem qui moriuntur” as the children of “Johannes Gaunt
Dux Lancastrie et quartus filius Edward III” and his first wife “Blanchiam
filiam Henrici ducis Lancastrie”[834].
The will of "John son of the King of England, Duke of Lancaster",
dated 3 Feb 1397, chose burial “in the cathedral church of St Paul, of
London...beside my...late wife Blanch”, bequeathed property to “Dame
Katherine del Staple...my...wife Katherine...my...brother the Duke of
York...my...son Henry Duke of Hereford, Earl of Derby...my...daughter Philippa
Queen of Portugal...my...daughter Katherine Queen of Castile and
Leon...my...daughter Elizabeth Duchess of Exeter...my...son John Beaufort
Marquis of Dorset...my...son the Bishop of Lincoln...my...son Thomas
Beaufort...my...daughter their sister Countess of Westmoreland and Lady of
Nevil...my...son John brother to...Henry...Mons. Thomas Swyneford...Mons Walter
Blount...”[835].
She married thirdly (before 12 Dec 1400) as his second wife, John Cornwall.
Duke John & his wife had [five] children:

a)CONSTANCE de Holand (1387-12 or 14 Nov 1437, bur London, St Katherine’s by the Tower). The will
of "John Holland Duke of Exeter", dated 16 Jul 1447, chose
burial “in the church of St Katherine beside the Tower of London in a tomb
there ordained for me and Anne my first wife, as also for my sister Constance
and Anne my wife now living”[836].
m firstly (1404) THOMAS Mowbray Duke of Norfolk, son of
THOMAS Mowbray Duke of Norfolk & his second wife Elizabeth FitzAlan of
Arundel (1385-executed 1405). m secondly
(before 24 Feb 1413) JOHN Grey
of Ruthin, son of REYNOLD Grey Lord Grey of Ruthin & his first wife
Margaret de Roos of Helmsley, Yorkshire (-27 Aug 1439).

b)RICHARD de Holand (-3 Sep 1400).

c)EDWARD de Holand (-young).

d)[ALICE (-before 1406). The Commons petitioned King Henry
IV, dated 1400, to restore to the office of Chamberlain of England Richard de
Vere Earl of Oxford "q’ ad espose la file de v’re soere n’re tres
redoute Seign’r", Nicolas stating that “it is most likely that she
was the daughter of Elizabeth Plantagenet, sister of Henry IV, by her first
husband John Duke of Exeter”[837].
m (before 1400) as his first wife, RICHARD de
Vere, son of AUBREY de Vere Earl of Oxford & his wife Alice FitzWalter ([1385]-15 Feb 1417, bur Earl's Colne). He succeeded his father in 1400 as
Earl of Oxford.]

e)JOHN de Holand (Dartington, Devon 29 Mar 1395-5 Aug 1447 bur London, Church of St Katharine by the Tower). He was taken
prisoner at the battle of Baugé 22 Mar 1421 and remained in captivity for five
years[838].
He was created Duke of Exeter 6 Jan 1444. The will of "John Holland
Duke of Exeter", dated 16 Jul 1447, chose burial “in the church of
St Katherine beside the Tower of London in a tomb there ordained for me and Anne
my first wife, as also for my sister Constance and Anne my wife now living”,
bequeathed property to “Anne my daughter...my son Henry”[839]. m firstly (before 15 Jul 1427) as her second
husband, ANNE
Stafford, widow of EDMUND [IV] Mortimer Earl of March and
Ulster, daughter of EDMUND Stafford Earl of Stafford & his wife Anne Ctss
of Buckingham (-20 or 24 Sep 1432, bur London, Church of St Katharine by the
Tower). The will of "John Holland Duke of Exeter", dated 16
Jul 1447, chose burial “in the church of St Katherine beside the Tower of
London in a tomb there ordained for me and Anne my first wife, as also for my
sister Constance and Anne my wife now living”[840]. m secondly (licence 20 Jan 1433) as her second
husband, dona BRITES de Portugal,
widow of THOMAS
Earl of Arundel and Surrey, illegitimate daughter of JOĂO I King of
Portugal & his mistress dona Ines Peres Esteves ([1386]-Bordeaux 23 Oct
1439, bur Arundel). m thirdly as her
third husband, ANNE Montagu,
widow firstly of RICHARD Hankeford and
secondly of LEWIS Johan, daughter of JOHN Montagu Earl of Salisbury & his wife Matilda Fraunceys (-28 Nov 1457 bur London, Church of St Katharine by the Tower). The will of "John Holland Duke of
Exeter", dated 16 Jul 1447, chose burial “in the church of St
Katherine beside the Tower of London in a tomb there ordained for me and Anne
my first wife, as also for my sister Constance and Anne my wife now living”[841]. The will of
"Ann Holland Dutchess of Exeter", dated 20 Apr 1457, proved 15
May 1458, chose burial “in...the church of St Katherine beside the Tower of
London where the corpse of my...husband is buried”[842]. Duke John & his first wife had two children:

i)HENRY
de Holand (Tower of London 27 Jun 1430-drowned Sep 1475). The will of "John Holland Duke of
Exeter", dated 16 Jul 1447, bequeathed property to “Anne my
daughter...my son Henry”[843].
He succeeded his father in 1447 as Duke of Exeter. He took part in Lord Egremont's rebellion in the north May 1454, was captured and sent to Pontefract Castle, and from there to Wallingford Castle. A Lancastrian supporter, he fled to Scotland after the defeat at Towton and was attainted by Parliament 4 Nov 1461 and all his
honours forfeited. He escaped to Flanders, where he seems to have been reduced
to extreme poverty[844].
He returned to England during the brief restoration of King Henry VI in 1471, but was severely wounded at the battle of Barnet 14 Apr 1471 and captured. He was
released 20 May 1475 and joined the king's expedition to France, but was drowned on the return journey between Calais and Dover[845]. m (before 30 Jul 1447, divorced 12 Nov 1472) as
her first husband, ANNE
of York, daughter of RICHARD Duke of York & his wife Cicely de
Neville (Fotheringay Castle 10 Aug 1439-12 or 14 Jan 1476, bur St George’s
Chapel, Windsor). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500] names "Cecily
Duchess of York" as mother of "Anne Duchess of Exeter, also wedded to Thomas Saint Leger", and her children "Anthony
Saint Leger, Anne"[846].
Duke Henry & his wife had one child:

(a)ANNE de Holand
(-[26 Aug 1467/6 Jun 1474]). A manuscript
pedigree dated to [1500] names "Cecily Duchess of York" as
mother of "Anne Duchess of Exeter, also wedded to Thomas Saint Leger",
and her children "Anthony Saint Leger, Anne"[847]. The Annales
of William Wyrcester record the marriage in Oct 1466 “apud Grenewiche”
of “Thomam Gray militem filium reginć” and “dominam hćredem ducis
Exonić neptem regis” to the great secret displeasure of “comitis
Warrwici” who had previously arranged the marriage of “dictam dominam
Annam” to “filium comitis Northumbrić fratris dicti comitis Warrwici”[848]. m (Greenwich Oct 1466) as his first wife, THOMAS
Grey Lord Ferrers, son of JOHN Grey Lord Ferrers (of Groby)
& his wife Elizabeth Wydeville (-20 Sep 1501, bur Astley, Warwickshire).
He was created Earl of Huntingdon in 1471, and Marquess of Dorset in 1475.

Duke Henry had one illegitimate
child by an unknown mistress:

(b)ROBERT de Holand . mMARGARET, daughter of ---. Robert & his wife
had two children:

(1)JOAN de Holand . m firstlyJOHN Kendall, son
of ---. m secondlyJOHN Trelawny, son of ---.

(2)ELIZABETH de Holand . m as his
second wife, JOHN Reskimir, son of ---. No children.

5.MATILDA de Holand ([1359]-before
13 Apr 1392). A charter dated 18 Jul 1379
records the release from captivity of “Walrand de Lussenbourgh comte de
Seint Poul prisoner de nostre...Roy” and the agreement for his marriage to
“[la] dame de Courtenay”[851].
m firstly (Papal dispensation 5 Sep
1363) as his second wife, HUGH de
Courtenay, son of HUGH de Courtenay & his wife Elizabeth --- (-20 Feb 1374). He was summoned to parliament 8 Jan 1371, whereby he is held to
have become Lord Courtenay. m secondly
(contract 18 Jul 1379, 1380) as his first wife, VALERAN de Luxembourg Comte
de Ligny et de Saint-Pol, son of GUY Comte de Ligny [Luxembourg] & his wife Mathilde de Châtillon Ctss de Saint-Pol (1355-château d'Yvoy 22 Apr 1415,
bur Yvoy).

THOMAS de Holand,
son of THOMAS de Holand of Broughton, Buckinghamshire & his wife Joan Ctss
of Kent ([1350]-25 Apr 1397, bur Bourne Abbey, Lincolnshire). He succeeded his father in 1360 as Earl
of Kent, Lord Woodstock, Holand and Wake. He was appointed Marshal of
England 13 Mar 1380, until 30 Jun 1385. The will of "Thomas of Holand
Earl of Kent and Lord Wake", proved 10 May 1397, chose burial “in
the abbey of Brune”, bequeathed property to “Alice my wife...Thomas my
son”[852].

m (after 10 Apr 1364)
ALICE
FitzAlan, daughter of RICHARD FitzAlan Earl of Arundel & his wife
Eleanor of Lancaster ([1350]-17 Mar 1416). The will of "Richard Earl
of Arundel and Surrey", dated 5 Dec 1375, bequeathed property to “Richard
my son...my son Thomas Bishop of Ely...John my son...Joane my daughter
[...Countess of Hereford]...Alice my daughter...the eldest daughter of my said
son John...Henry and Edward the younger sons of my said son John...William
another son of my said son John...my nephews and nieces sons and daughters of
Roger le Strange and to my sister Dame Alaine le Strange wife to the said
Roger...my...uncle John Arundell”[853].
The will of "Richard Earl of Arundel and Surrey", dated 4 Mar
1392, bequeathed property to “my...wife Philippa...hangings of the hall...with
the arms of my sons the Earl Marshal, Lord Charlton and Monsr William
Beauchamp...my sons Richard and Thomas...my daughter Charlton...my daughter
Elizabeth...my daughter Mareschal...my daughter Margaret...my brother the
Archbishop of York...my...sister of Hereford...my...sister of Kent...my mother
of Norfolk...my...niece of Gloucester”[854].
The will of "Thomas of Holand Earl of Kent and Lord Wake",
proved 10 May 1397, bequeathed property to “Alice my wife...Thomas my son”[855]. The will of
"Elizabeth Juliers Countess of Kent", dated 20 Apr 1411,
proved 29 Jun 1411, chose burial “in the church of the Friars Minors in the
city of Winchester in the tomb of John late Earl of Kent late my husband”,
bequeathed property to “my...sister Alice Countess of Kent...Joan Countess
of Kent”[856].

Earl Thomas & his wife had ten children:

1.THOMAS
de Holand ([1371]-beheaded 7/8 Jan 1400, bur Cirencester Abbey). The will of "Thomas of Holand Earl
of Kent and Lord Wake", proved 10 May 1397, bequeathed property to “Alice
my wife...Thomas my son”[857].
He succeeded his father in 1397 as Earl of Kent, Lord Woodstock, Holand
and Wake. He was created Duke of Surrey 29 Sep 1397, and granted the office of
Marshal of England 30 Jan 1398[858].
He was accused by King Henry IV of complicity in the murder of Thomas Duke of Gloucester. He joined in the plot to seize King Henry IV, but was captured at
Cirencester by a mob which beheaded him[859].
m (after 20 Oct 1392) JOAN de Stafford,
daughter of HUGH Stafford Earl of Stafford & his wife Philippa de Beauchamp of Warwick (1371-[30 Sep/1 Oct] 1442). The will of "Elizabeth
Juliers Countess of Kent", dated 20 Apr 1411, proved 29 Jun 1411,
chose burial “in the church of the Friars Minors in the city of Winchester
in the tomb of John late Earl of Kent late my husband”, bequeathed property
to “my...sister Alice Countess of Kent...Joan Countess of Kent”[860].

2.ELEANOR de Holand ([1373]-6 or 18 Oct 1405). A manuscript narrating the foundation of
Wigmore Abbey records that “Rogerus de Mortimer quartus Marchić comes”
married “dominć Elianorć filić domini Thomć Holland comitis Kancić”[861]. A manuscript
pedigree dated to [1500] names "Eleanor Countess of the March, after
wed to the Lord Powis [of] Charlton" as daughter of "Thomas
Holand Earl of Kent" and mother of "Anne Countess of Cambridge"
and of "Jocosa Lady Tiptoft, married John, Lord Tiptoft"[862]. She died in
childbirth. m firstly ([7 Oct 1388]) ROGER [VII] Mortimer Earl of March,
son of EDMUND [III] Mortimer Earl of March & his wife Philippa of Clarence
(Usk, Monmouthshire 11 Apr 1374-killed in battle against the Irish Kenlis 20
Jul 1398, bur Wigmore, Herefordshire). m secondly
(after [19/30] Jun 1399) as his first wife, EDWARD Cherleton,
son of JOHN Cherleton Lord Cherleton & his wife Joan de Stafford of the
Earls of Stafford ([1371]-14 Mar 1421). He succeeded his brother in 1401 as
Lord Cherleton.

6.EDMUND de Holand (6 Jan
1383-killed in battle Ile de Bréhat, Brittany 15 Sep 1408, bur Bourne Abbey, Lincolnshire). He succeeded his brother in 1400 as Earl
of Kent, Lord Woodstock, Holand and Wake. m
(Southwark, St Mary Ottery 24 Jan 1407) LUCIA
Visconti, daughter of BERNABŇ Visconti Lord of Milan & his wife Beatrice [Regina] della Scala (1372-14 Apr 1424, bur Austin Friars, London). The will of
"Lucy Countess of Kent", dated 1423, bequeathed property “to
the abbey of Brunne where my...husband is buried”, made donations for the
soul of “Edmund late Earl of Kent my husband”[863]. Mistress (1): ([1405]) CONSTANCE of York,
widow of THOMAS
le Despenser Lord Despenser, daughter of EDMUND "of Langley" Duke of York & his first wife Infanta dońa Isabel de Castilla ([1374]-28 Nov
1416, bur Reading Abbey). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of
Tewkesbury Abbey records that “Thomam le Despencer et comitem Gloucestrić”,
last child of “Edwardus…secundus, filius…Edwardi” and his wife, married
“dominam Constantiam filiam domini Edmundi de Langley, filii regis Edwardi
tertii et ducis Eboracensis”, adding in a later passage that Constance married secondly “domino Thomć comiti de Arundell” by whom she was mother
of “filiam…Elianoram” who married “Hugoni domino de Audley” and
had “filium…Jacobum”[864].
This last passage is inconsistent with other sources regarding the paternity of
Constance’s daughter Eleanor and the identity of Eleanor’s husband. It is not
known whether it constituted a conscious effort to cover the tracks regarding
her true parentage. The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of
Tewkesbury Abbey records the death in 1417 of “domina Constancia,
mater…dominć Isabellć” and her burial “apud monasterium de Reding 1420”[865]. Earl Edmund had one illegitimate daughter by Mistress (1):

a)ELEANOR de Holand ([1406]-). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of
Tewkesbury Abbey records that “dominam Constantiam filiam domini Edmundi de
Langley, filii regis Edwardi tertii et ducis Eboracensis” married secondly
“domino Thomć comiti de Arundell” by whom she was mother of “filiam…Elianoram”
who married “Hugoni domino de Audley” and had “filium…Jacobum”[866]. This passage is inconsistent with other sources
regarding the paternity of Constance’s daughter Eleanor and the identity of
Eleanor’s husband.m (Papal dispensation 14 Feb 1430) as his second wife, JAMES Touchet Lord Audley , son of JOHN Tuchet
Lord Audley & his wife Isabel --- ([1398]-23 Sep 1459).

7.MARGARET de Holand ([1381/85]-St Saviour’s Abbey,
Bermondsey 30 Dec 1439, bur Augustine Monastery of St Saviour, London). A manuscript pedigree dated to [1500]
names "Margaret Countess of Somerset" as daughter of "Thomas
Holand Earl of Kent"[867].
The will of "John Beaufort late Earl of Somerset, Chamberlain of
England and Captain of Calais", dated 16 Mar 1409, proved 5 Apr 1410,
bequeathed property to “Henry his brother...Bishop of Winchester” and
appointed him and “Margaret his wife” as his executors[868]. The will of
"Thomas son of the King Duke of Clarence, Earl of Albemarle and Steward
of England", dated 10 Jul 1417, proved 23 Nov 1423, chose burial “in
Christ Church Canterbury at the feet of my...father”, bequeathed property
to “Margaret my...consort...my...son Henry Earl of Somerset”[869]. This document
also confirms Margaret’s parentage as “my...son Henry Earl of Somerset”
was the testator’s stepson, his wife’s son by her first marriage. m firstly (before 28 Sep 1397) JOHN Beaufort
Earl of Somerset, son of JOHN "of Gaunt" Duke of Lancaster & his third wife Katharine Swynford née Roët ([1372/75]-Hospital of St Katherine by the Tower, London 16 Mar 1410, bur Canterbury Cathedral). m secondly (Papal dispensation 10 Nov 1411) THOMAS Duke
of Clarence, son of HENRY IV King of England & his first wife Mary de Bohun (Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire or London 29 Sep 1388-killed in battle Baugé 22
Mar 1421, bur Canterbury Cathedral).

8.ELEANOR de Holand ([1386]-after 1413, bur Bisham). The will of "Thomas Montacute
Earl of Salisbury, Perch, and Lord Monthermer", undated, chose burial
“at Bustleham”, and in a codicil required “the body of the Lady
Alianore sometime my wife...with the body of the Lady Alice my present wife now
living” to be buried with him[870].
m (23 May 1399 or before) as his first
wife, THOMAS
Montagu, son of JOHN de Montagu Earl of Salisbury & his wife Matilda
Francis (-Meung-sur-Loire 3 Nov 1428, bur Bisham). He was restored as Earl of
Salisbury 14 Jun 1409.

William I King of England created Ralph [de Gaël] "the
Staller" as Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk in 1067. His son followed him as
earl but his titles and estates were forfeited after his rebellion against the
king in 1075. The earldom remained un-granted until [1140/41] when King Stephen created Hugh Bigod Earl of Norfolk. After the death in 1306 of Roger Bigod Earl
of Norfolk, to whom the earldom had been regranted only for his life, the title
reverted to the crown. Thomas “of Brotherton”, younger son of Edward I King of
England, was created Earl of Norfolk in 1312. He was succeeded by his daughter
Margaret, who was created Duchess of Norfolk for life in 1397 and from whom the
earldom to her grandson Thomas Mowbray. The dukedom of Norfolk was restored in
favour of his son John Mowbray in 1425, and in 1483 was inherited by John
Howard who was descended from the last Mowbray duke’s paternal aunt.

1.RALPH "the Staller"
([before 1011]-1069). He may have been "Radulphus Anglicus"
who witnessed charters of Alain Duke of Brittany in [1031/32]. As
"dapifer", he witnessed a charter of King Edward "the
Confessor" in 1060. He was one of the Royal "Stallers". The Chronicon
Centulense records that "un noble, breton d’origine…Raoul, qui
jouissait d’un grand crédit et de grands honneurs auprčs de" Edward
the Confessor donated revenue to Saint-Riquier[872]. He held
extensive estates in Norfolk and Suffolk, although it is uncertain whether this
was by royal grant or by inheritance from his wife's family. Seigneur de Gaël, in Brittany. William I King of England created him Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk in 1067[873].
The Chronicon Centulense records a charter under which King William I
confirmed donations to Saint-Riquier made by "le comte Raoul et Raoul
son fils"[874].
m ---. The name of Ralph’s wife is not
known. The Complete Peerage suggests that she was the sister of Godwin,
a landowner in Norfolk[875].
Earl Ralph & his wife had two children:

a)RALPH (before 1040-on crusade
after 1096). The Chronicon
Centulense records a charter under which King William I confirmed donations
to Saint-Riquier made by "le comte Raoul et Raoul son fils"[876]. Earl of Norfolk:
Orderic Vitalis records that King William I granted "comitatum
Northwici" to "Radulfo de Guader genero Guillelmi filii
Osberni"[877].
Florence of Worcester records that "Herefordensis comes Rogerus filius
Willelmi…East-Anglorum comiti Radulfo" conspired against King William
in [1074][878].
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records that he escaped to Denmark in search
of help, returning with 200 ships under Knud, son of
King Svend, and Jarl Hakon but that they left for Flanders before joining
battle[879].
Orderic Vitalis records that he was deprived of all his lands and his earldom
in England and eventually retired to Brittany, where he was Seigneur de Gaël[880]. Florence of
Worcester records that he and his wife accompanied Robert Duke of Normandy on the First Crusade, in the course of which they both died[881]. m (Exning, Cambridgeshire 1075[882]) EMMA of Hereford, daughter of
WILLIAM FitzOsbern Earl of Hereford & his first wife Adelise de Tosny
(-after 1096). Guillaume of Jumičges records that “Willelmo Osberni filio”
and his wife “Adelizam Rogerii Toenitć filiam” had “unam filiam”
who married “Rodulfo comite genere Britoni” with whom she went to
Jerusalem on pilgrimage “in diebus Urbani Papć”[883]. Orderic
Vitalis records that King William I granted "comitatum Northwici"
to "Radulfo de Guader genero Guillelmi filii Osberni"[884]. Florence of
Worcester records that her brother "Herefordensis comes Rogerus filius
Willelmi" arranged her marriage to "East-Anglorum comiti
Radulfo" against the wishes of King William in [1074][885]. She held her
husband's castle during his rebellion in 1075, but was given safe conduct to
leave England[886].
Florence of Worcester records that Ralph and his wife accompanied Robert Duke
of Normandy on the First Crusade, in the course of which they both died[887]. Earl Ralph
& his wife had three children:

i)GUILLAUME de Gaël . He succeeded
his father as Seigneur de Gaël. Orderic Vitalis names him as nephew of
Guillaume de Breteuil, on whose death he unsuccessfully claimed Breteuil but
died soon after[888].

ii)RAOUL de Gaël. He succeeded his brother as Seigneur de
Gaël et de Montfort, in Brittany. He received Breteuil in 1119. According to
the Complete Peerage, his descendants in the male line continued to hold
his estates in Brittany, acquiring Laval and Vitré in the 15th century with the
marriage of the heiress of Montmorency-Laval[889].
This descent has not been traced. m
---. The name of Raoul's wife is not known. Raoul & his wife had one
child:

(a)AMICE de Gaël (-31 Aug [1168 or after]). She is named by Orderic Vitalis, who also
names her father and specifies that her marriage was arranged by Henry I King
of England after she had been betrothed to his deceased son Richard[890]. Heiress of
Breteuil. She is said to have become a nun at Nuneaton after her husband's
death[891].
The necrology of the abbey of Saint-Denis records the death "II Kal Sep"
of "Amicia comitissa Leecestre"[892]. The
necrology of Lyre monastery records the death "31 Aug" of
"Robertus comes Leicestrić, Amicia comitissa"[893]. Betrothed to RICHARD,
illegitimate son of HENRY I King of England & his mistress Ansfride ---
(before 1101-drowned off Barfleur, Normandy 25 Nov 1120). m (after 25 Nov 1120) ROBERT de Beaumont Earl of Leicester
"le Bossu", son of ROBERT de Beaumont-le-Roger Comte de Meulan, &
his wife Elisabeth de Vermandois [Capet] (1104-5 Apr 1168, bur [Sainte-Marie de
Pré]).

iii)ALAIN de Gaël . Orderic Vitalis
records that he went with his father on the First Crusade[894].

b)HARDOUIN (-after 1066). Domesday
Book records “Hardwin the brother of Earl Ralph” taking away land in
Coddenham Suffolk in the time of King William[895].

2.[daughter . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed if “nephew”
is correctly translated n the source quoted below (presumably a translation of
“nepos”). The chronology suggests that it is unlikely that Alsige could
have been Earl Ralph’s grandson. m
---.] One child:

a)ALSIGE . Domesday Book records “Ćlfgeat
a free man commended to Alsige nephew of Earl Ralph” holding land in
Gislingham, Suffolk in the time of King Edward[896].

1.GAUTHIER Bigod (-[1070/78] or after).
An undated charter, which records that Geoffroy "Martel" Comte d’Anjou
restored property to the abbey of La Trinité de Vendôme after he acquired the county of Vendôme, states that after his death [dated to 1060/67] "Gualterius
Bigotus et frater eius Hugo" seized "terram de Pinis"[897]. "…Wauterii
Bigoti…" witnessed the charter dated to [1040/65] under which "Avesgaudus,
Sancti Vincentii abbas" confirmed a donation to the church of Saint-Vincent du Mans[898].
"Wauterius Bigotus et Alexandra uxor sua" sold revenue from
"terre…Liragundam" to Saint-Vincent du Mans by charter dated
to [1070/78][899].
mALEXANDRA,
daughter of ---. "Wauterius Bigotus et Alexandra uxor sua"
sold revenue from "terre…Liragundam" to Saint-Vincent du Mans
by charter dated to [1070/78][900].
Gauthier & [his wife] had one child:

a)GUY Bigod . "Wido,
filius Wauterii Bigoti, monachus" is named as one of the judges in a
charter dated to [1080/1100] which records a dispute between Saint-Vincent du
Mans and "Raherio…de Sarciaco"[901].

2.HUGUES Bigod . An undated
charter, which records that Geoffroy "Martel" Comte d’Anjou restored
property to the abbey of La Trinité de Vendôme after he acquired the county of Vendôme, states that after his death [dated to 1060/67] "Gualterius
Bigotus et frater eius Hugo" seized "terram de Pinis"[902]. The cartulary
of Saint-Vincent du Mans includes a census taken "ad festum sancti
Johannis Baptiste", dated to end-11th/early 12th century, which names
"…Ricardus Bigot iv d…Hugo Bigot iii s…"[903].

1.ROBERT Bigod (-after 1063).
Guillaume of Jumičges records that “Willelmus cognomento Werlencus de stirpe
Richardi magni comes...Moritolii” plotted rebellion against Guillaume II
Duke of Normandy, as reported to the duke by “tyro de familia sua...Robertus
Bigot”, and that the duke expelled him to Apulia and granted his county to
“Robertum fratrem suum”[904].

1.ROGER Bigod (-1107, bur Thetford[909]). Domesday Book records “Roger Bigod”
holding numerous properties in Norfolk and Suffolk[910]. "…Rogerus
Bigotus…" subscribed a charter dated Sep 1101 under which Bishop
Herbert donated property to Norwich priory[911].
"…Rogeri de Bigot…" subscribed a charter dated 14 Sep 1101
under which Henry I King of England donated property to Bath St Peter[912]. “Rogerus
Bygot” founded Thetford Priory, with the advice of “…uxoris meć Adelicić”,
by undated charter dated to the reign of King Henry I[913]. The Annals of
Bermondsey which record the death in 1107 of “Rogerus Bigod, principalis
fundator monasterii Beatć Marić Thetfordić”[914]. [m firstlyADELAIS,
daughter of ---. The Liber Vitć of Durham lists (in order) "Rodgerus
Bigodus, Atheles uxor eius, Willelmus filius eorum"[915]. “Willielmus
Bigot, dapifer regis Anglorum” donated property to Thetford Priory, for the
souls of “patris mei Rogerii Bigoti et matris meć Adelidis” and for the
salvation of “fratris mei Hugonis et sororum mearum”, by undated charter
dated to the reign of King Henry I[916].
The Complete Peerage[917]
states that the wording of this charter shows that Adelais, mother of William,
was deceased at the time, and must therefore have been a different person from Adelise
de Tosny, Roger Bigod's [second] wife, who was recorded as alive in 1136. However,
the question is open to debate as “pro anima” clauses are often
difficult to interpret accurately.] m [secondly] (before [1100]) ADELISEde Tosny, daughter of ROBERT de
Tosny Lord of Belvoir & his wife Adelais --- (-after 1136[918]). Her
parentage is indicated by the 1130 Pipe Roll which records "Adeliz uxor
Rogi Big…tra patris sui de Belueder" in Lincolnshire[919], which also
indicates that Adelise succeeded her sister Albreda in the Belvoir estates of
their father. It is also indicated by the charter dated 23 Apr [1430] under
which her descendant “Thomas dominus de Ros, de Hamelake, de Trussebout et
de Beavoir” confirmed the possessions of Belvoir priory, Lincolnshire made
by "antecessores nostros…Robertum de Toteneio, Willielmum de Toteneyo
filium suum, Agnetem de Toteneio filiam dicti Roberti de Toteneyo, Henricum de
Rya filium Huberto de Rya, Agnetem de Toteneyo, Willielmum de Albeneio primum,
Willielmum de Albeneio secundum, Willielmum de Albeneio tertium, Willielmum de
Albeneio quartum, Ywynum de Albeneyo, Heliam de Albeneyo et uxores eorundem,
Isabellam filiam domini Willielmi de Albeneio quć fuit uxor domini de Ros,
domini de Beauvoire et de Hamelake"[920],
the connection between Robert de Tosny Lord of Belvoir, father of Alice, being
established through the marriage of her daughter Cecilia to William de Albini
Brito. "Rogerius Bigot…et uxoris mee Adalicie" donated the church of Thetford to Cluny dated [1100][921].
“Rogerus Bygot” founded Thetford Priory, with the advice of “…uxoris
meć Adelicić”, by undated charter dated to the reign of King Henry I[922]. Roger &
his [first] wife had one child:

a)WILLIAM Bigod (-drowned off Barfleur, Normandy 25 Nov 1120). The Liber
Vitć of Durham lists (in order) "Rodgerus Bigodus,
Atheles uxor eius, Willelmus filius eorum"[923]. He succeeded
his father in 1107 as Lord of Framlingham, Suffolk. “Willielmus Bigot,
dapifer regis Anglorum” donated property to Thetford Priory, for the souls
of “patris mei Rogerii Bigoti et matris meć Adelidis” and for the
salvation of “fratris mei Hugonis et sororum mearum”, by undated charter
dated to the reign of King Henry I[924].
Sheriff of Suffolk 1116. The Continuator of Florence of Worcester names "…Willelmus Bigod…" among those drowned in the sinking of the White Ship[925].

Roger & his [second] wife had
five children:

b)HUGH Bigod ([1095]-1177 before 9 Mar). “Willielmus
Bigot, dapifer regis Anglorum” donated property to Thetford Priory, for the
souls of “patris mei Rogerii Bigoti et matris meć Adelidis” and for the
salvation of “fratris mei Hugonis et sororum mearum”, by undated charter
dated to the reign of King Henry I[926].
The Complete Peerage states that he was William’s brother “presumably of
the half-blood”, the basis for the statement being explained on the previous
page[927].
He succeeded his [half-]brother as Lord of Framlingham. King Stephen created
him Earl of Norfolk in [Dec 1140/Jan 1141].

c)HUMPHREY Bigod (-after [1112/13]). Royal chaplain of King Henry I and prebendary of Totenhall 1101 to [1112/13][928].

d)GUNNOR Bigod (-before [1137]). A charter of Hugh Bigod for Norwich Priory
refers to property given by “his sister Gunnor”[929]. “Robert de
Essex and Gunnora his wife, daughter of Roger Bigod” donated Fremingham
church to Thetford priory, Norfolk for the souls of their ancestors and of
"their son Henry on his birth-day"[930]. It is not
clear from this extract whether Gunnor’s father was named in the original
document. Her first marriage is indicated by the charter of King Henry II
which confirmed donations to Thetford Priory, including the donation by “Gunnorć
matris Henrici de Exessa”[931].
“Rob Waster” donated "duos partes totius decimć meć de
Wereslai" to St Neot’s, Huntingdonshire, for the soul of “Soeni de
Essessa” and for the health of "domini mei Roberti filii prćdicti
Soeni…Gunnor uxoris suć…uxoris meć et Willielmi filii Gerei patris sui",
by undated charter[932].
“Hamo de Sancto Claro” donated “ecclesie Sancte Marie Walcre” to
Colchester St. John, for the souls of King Henry I, Queen Matilda, “Eudonis
dapiferi et...mee et uxoris mee Gunnoris et anime Huberti filii mei”, by
undated charter (dated to before 1119), witnessed by “Willelmo de Sancto
Claro, Huberto de Sancto Claro...”[933].
Her second husband confirmed grants of her marriage portion in Brome for her
soul[934].
mfirstlyROBERT FitzSwein
Lord of Rayleigh, Essex son of SWEIN FitzRobert & his wife --- (-[1132/40][935]). [936]m secondly as his first wife, HAMON de
Saint-Clair, son of --- (-after 1139).

2.WILLIAM Bigod (-after [1091]). Domesday Book records that the king
gave land in Horsey, Norfolk to “Roger Bigod...when his brother William came
from Apulia with Geoffrey Ridel”[946].
“Willelmus Bigut...” witnessed a charter dated to [1091] records the
settlement of a challenge by "Ricardi fratris Widonis de Rupe",
represented by "miles…nepos Gisleberti de Marlo…Compains", to
the donation by "Hugo comes de Domno Martino" of "feodum…Vuidonis
de Rupe" to the priory of Saint-Leu d’Esserent[947]. “Willelmi
Bigot” donated “medietate terre de Fraituilla” to Saint-Wandrille,
with the consent of “Guidone de Roca et filio eius Widone”, by charter
dated to [1091/1120], witnessed by “Hugone sororio suo de Hosdenc et Ricardo
Oliuier...”[948].

3.MATILDA (-after [1107]). “Willielmus Bigot, dapifer regis
Anglorum” confirmed donations to Thetford Priory, including the donations
of “terrć in Daneseia, de maritagio prćdictć Matildis” made by “Hugo
de Hosdene et uxor eius Matildis”, by undated charter dated to the reign of
King Henry I[949].
Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1091/1120] which records
the donation made to Saint-Wandrille by “Willelmi Bigot”, witnessed by “Hugone
sororio suo de Hosdenc...”[950].
TheComplete Peerage dates this charter to [1107][951]. mHUGUES de Hosdenc,
son of --- (-after [1107]).

HUGH Bigod,
son of ROGER Bigod of Earsham, Suffolk & his [second] wife Adelise de Tosny ([1095]-1177 before 9 Mar). “Willielmus
Bigot, dapifer regis Anglorum” donated property to Thetford Priory, for the
souls of “patris mei Rogerii Bigoti et matris meć Adelidis” and for the
salvation of “fratris mei Hugonis et sororum mearum”, by undated charter
dated to the reign of King Henry I[952].
The Complete Peerage states that he was William’s brother “presumably of
the half-blood”, the basis for the statement being explained on the previous
page[953].
He succeeded his [half-]brother in 1120 as Lord of Framlingham, Suffolk. "…Hug Bigoto…" subscribed the charter date [3/10] Jun 1123 under
which Henry I King of England granted the lands of "Edrici fil Chetelli"
to "Walto de Gloec"[954].
King Stephen created him Earl of Norfolk in [Dec 1140/Jan 1141]. The
Chronicle of Ralph of Coggeshall records the death in 1177 of "comes Hugo Bigod, vir magnificus"[955].
Robert of Torigny records the death in 1177 of "Hugo Bigot comes"
and that he was succeeded by "Rogerius filius eius"[956].

m firstly (annulled)
as her first husband, JULIANE
de Vere, daughter of AUBREY de Vere Lord of Hedingham & his wife
Adelisa de Clare (-after 1185). “Rogerus Bigot comes Norfolchić”
donated property to Colne priory, for the souls of “Hugone Bigot fratris mei
et comitissć Julianć matris meć et Idć uxoris meć”, by undated charter,
witnessed by “Hugone Bigot filio meo…”[957]. The Rotuli
de Dominabus of 1185 records property “Duvercurt” held by “comitissa
Juliana…soror comitis Albrici”[958].
She married secondly Walkelin Maminot.
The Complete Peerage says that “for the souls of her father and
mother and of her husbands Hugh Bigoth and Walkelin Maminot she granted Begham
Abbey land in Brockley” but does not quote the original[959]. According to
the Complete Peerage, she was still living in 1185, citing a grant by “Juliana
comitissa” at Dovercourt to Colne Priory, witnessed by “Alberico comite
et Alberico filius eius”, adding “which being notified to Gilbert Bishop
of London was not later than 1189”[960].

m secondly as her
first husband, GUNDRED, daughter of ---
(-[1200/08]). Documents show that “Gundred, widow of Hugh Earl of Norfolk”, disputed her husband’s inheritance after his death in favour of her son Hugh[961]. She married
secondly, as his second wife, Roger de
Glanville. A charter of King Henry II confirmed donations to
Bungay Nunnery by “Rogeri de Glanvill et Gundredć comitissć uxoris meć”
of property at Bungay[962].
It is probably a safe conclusion that Roger de Glanville’s “countess Gundred”
was the widow of the earl of Norfolk as no other countess of this name has been
identified at that time in England. According to TheComplete
Peerage[963],
she was “apparently” Gundred of Warwick,
daughter of Roger Earl of Warwick & his wife Gundred de Warenne of Surrey. This parentage is deduced from a charter under which "Willelmus de
Lancastre" donated pasture rights in "feodum meum in Lonisdale
et in Aumundernesse" to Leicester, St Mary de Pré, with the consent of
"Willelmi filii mei et heredis et Gundree uxoris mee", for the
souls of "…Gilberti patris mei et Godithe matris mee et Jordani filii
mei et Margarete filia Comitisse", by charter dated to [1156/60],
witnessed by "Willelmo filio meo et herede, Gundr fil Comitisse…"[964]. The Complete
Peerage makes the assumption that “Gundrede uxoris mee” and “Comitisse”
in this document refer to the same person[965].
A charter of King Henry II which records that “primus Willielmum de
Lancaster, baronem de Kendale, qui prius vocabatur de Tailboys” married “Gundredam
comitissam Warwic”[966],
certainly suggests that this assumption is probably correct, but the question
is not entirely without doubt. However, greater problems arise when attempting
to link the supposed daughter of Roger Earl of Warwick with these two
marriages. TheComplete Peerage cites a series of documents
based on which, it suggests, the link is a reasonable assumption[967]. However, on
closer examination, the only one of these documents which provides any
indication of a connection is the Red Book of the Exchequer, in which
the 1166 return of William Earl of Warwick (Gundred’s supposed brother) shows
that he had received Bungay (subject of the donation in the charter quoted
above) in exchange from the Earl of Leicester[968]. However, this
provides only circumstancial evidence regarding the link and, if this is the
only indication available, it cannot safely be concluded that the link is
proved beyond all doubt. The safest position is therefore to show Gundred’s
parentage as unproven.

j)[ALICE
Bigod(-after 1214).
According to the Complete Peerage, the second wife of Aubrey was “apparently”
the daughter of Roger, but it cites no primary source on which this is based,
suggesting that “it may be derived from the Book of Colne Priory”
without further explanation[990].
m (after 1207) as his second wife, AUBREY de Vere
Earl of Oxford, son of AUBREY de Vere Earl of Oxford & his third
wife Agnes de Essex ([1163 or later]-1214 before Oct, bur Colne Priory).]

3.WILLIAM Bigod . The Complete Peerage names “Hugh and
William” as the two sons of Earl Hugh by his second marriage, citing the
1190/91 Pipe Roll[993].
[994]mMARGARET,
daughter and heiress of ROBERT de Sutton, of Bures, Essex & his wife ---. Bracton
records a claim, dated 1220, by "Walterus de Verdun" against
"abbatem de Meaudona" for "aduocacionem ecclesie de
Langedona" granted by "Robertus de Sutton" to "Willelmo
de Bigod in maritagium cum filia sua"[995].

1.HENRY Bigod (-after 1210). The
Red Book of the Exchequer records "Henricus Bigod" holding
"dimidiam hidam per serjanteriam" in Hereford in [1210/12][996].

HUGH Bigod,
son of ROGER Bigod Earl of Norfolk & his wife Ida --- (-[11/18] Feb 1225). “Rogerus Bigot comes Norfolchić”
donated property to Colne priory, for the souls of “Hugone Bigot fratris mei
et comitissć Julianć matris meć et Idć uxoris meć”, by undated charter,
witnessed by “Hugone Bigot filio meo…”[997]. He succeeded
his father in 1221 as Earl of Norfolk. The Annals of Dunstable record
that “Hugo Bigot comes” died in 1225[998].
The Annals of Waverley record the death in 1225 of “Hugo Bigot comes
Norfolchić”[999].

m ([before Lent]
1207) as her first husband, MATILDA Marshal
of Pembroke, daughter of WILLIAM Marshal Earl of Pembroke & his
wife Isabel Ctss of Pembroke ([before 1195]-1/7 Apr 1248). The Chronicle of
Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, names (in order) ”Matilda…Johanna…Isabella”
as the daughters of “Willielmi Marescalli comitis Penbrochić”, adding
that Matilda married “Hugoni le Bigod comiti Norfolke et Suffolke” and
secondly “Johanni de Garrene comiti de Surrey”[1000]. Her birth
date is estimated from the birth of her first child in [1212/13]. Henry III
King of England granted letters of conduct to "Matildis uxor Hugonis
Bygod" dated 7 Sep 1217[1001].
The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hugo Bigot comes…uxor” married “comiti
Warennić”[1002].
She married secondly as his second wife, William
[IV] de Warenne Earl of Surrey.

Earl Hugh & his wife had [four] children:

1.[ISABEL. The sources which report
the parentage of the wife of Gilbert de Lacy are conflicting. A manuscript
which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Gilbertus
de Lacy” married “Isabellć Mareschal”[1003], presumably
confusing her with Isabel daughter of William Marshal Earl of Pembroke who
married firstly Gilbert de Clare Earl of Gloucester and Hereford and secondly
Richard Earl of Cornwall. The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names
"Isabella soror Johannis" as daughter of ”Rogerus sive
Radulphus Bigod, secundus filius Hugonis le Bigod com. Norfolke et Suffolke…”
and his wife “Bertam de Fornivale”, adding that she married firstly
"Gilberto de Lacy" and secondly "Johanni Fitz-Geffrey"[1004]. This must
also be incorrect, as any children of Ralph Bigod could not have been born
before the late 1220s at the earliest, which is inconsistent with the timing of
Isabel’s first marriage. If Isabel was a member of the Bigod family, she must
have been the daughter of Hugh and Matilda Marshal of Pembroke. This is the
solution adopted by the Complete Peerage[1005], although the
primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. m firstlyGILBERT de Lacy, of Ewyas
Lacy, Herefordshire, son of WALTER de Lacy Lord of Meath & his wife ---
(-[12 Aug/25 Dec] 1230, bur Lanton, Wales). m
secondlyJOHN FitzGeoffrey,
son of GEOFFREY FitzPiers Earl of Essex & his second wife Aveline de Clare
(-1258). Justiciar of Ireland.]

2.ROGER
Bigod ([1212/13]-4 Jul 1270, bur Thetford 10 Jul 1270). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey,
Monmouthshire, names (in order) ”Hugo Bigod primus filius, comes Norfolke et
Suffolke, et Rogerus sive Radulfus secundus filius” as the children of “Hugoni
le Bigod comiti Norfolke et Suffolke” and his wife[1006], although this
reverses the order of birth of the two sons. He succeeded his father in 1225
as Earl of Norfolk. The Continuator of Florence of Worcester records
the death "die Translationis Sancti Martini" [4 Jul] of "Rogerus
Bigod comes Norfol. et Suff. marescallus Anglić, Cuhabe" and his
burial "apud Thetford monachorum"[1007]. The Annals of
Osney record the death “V Non Jul” in 1270 of “Rogerus Bigod
marescallus Anglić”[1008].
A writ dated 6 Jul "54 Hen III", after the death of "Roger
le Bygod earl of Norfolk", names "Roger Bigot, son of the late
Hugh le Bigot brother of the said earl, age variously stated as 24 and more, 25
and more and 26 and more, is his heir"[1009]. m (Alnwick May 1225, repudiated 1245 on grounds
of consanguinity, compelled to cohabit again by ecclesiastical sentence 1253) ISABEL of Scotland, daughter
of WILLIAM "the Lion" King of Scotland & his wife Ermengarde de
Beaumont (-after 1253, bur Church of the Black Friars, London). Henry III King
of England granted property to "Isabelle soori A. regis Scottorum"
on her marriage to "Rogero filio et heredi H. le Bigod comitis
Norfolkie" dated 11 May 1225[1010].
An order dated 20 May 1225 refers to the marriage of "Rogerum fil et
heredem H. com le Bigod" and "Isab sorore reg Scot"[1011]. She is called
"filiam regis Scotić" (but not named) by Matthew Paris when he
records her husband's resumption of their marriage[1012]. She appears
to have been living in Gloucestershire in Oct 1263.

3.HUGH Bigod (-before 7 May 1266). The Chronicle of
Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, names (in order) ”Hugo Bigod primus filius,
comes Norfolke et Suffolke, et Rogerus sive Radulfus secundus filius” as
the children of “Hugoni le Bigod comiti Norfolke et Suffolke” and his
wife[1013],
although this reverses the order of birth of the two sons. Chief Justiciar of England 1257. m (after 1241) as her second husband,
JOAN
de Stuteville, widow of HUGH Wake,
daughter of NICHOLAS [IV] de Stuteville & his wife Devorguilla of Galloway
(-before 6 Apr 1276). The Testa de Nevill lists fees in Leicester, dated 1247, which include "De terris Normannorum, dicunt quod Hugo le
Bigod tenet Wyrithele nomine Johanne uxoris sue que fuit uxor Hugonis Wake..."[1014]. The Chronicle
of Lanercost records in 1255 a dispute involving "Hugonem de Bigod,
fratrem Rogeri comitis Marescalli, pro uxore sua filia et herede dominorum de
Stuteville"[1015].
A writ dated 6 Apr "4 Edw I", after the death of "Joan
de Stutevill" names "Baldwin de Wake her son is her next heir
and of full age", and also refers to events "after the death
of Hugh le Bigot sometime her husband"[1016]. Hugh & his wife had three children:

a)ROGER
Bigod ([1243/46]-6 Dec 1306).
A writ dated 6 Jul "54 Hen III", after the death of "Roger
le Bygod earl of Norfolk", names "Roger Bigot, son of the late
Hugh le Bigot brother of the said earl, age variously stated as 24 and more, 25
and more and 26 and more, is his heir"[1017]. The
Continuator of Florence of Worcester names "Rogerum filium Hugonis Bigod fratris eiusdem defuncti" when recording that he succeeded his paternal
uncle as Earl of Norfolk[1018].
He succeeded his uncle in 1270 as Earl of Norfolk. “Rogerus le Bigod
comes Norfolcić” donated property to Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire by
charter dated 4 Aug 1301, witnessed by ”domino Johanne le Bygod fratre meo,
domino Johanne de Bygod de Stocton…”[1019].
The earldom reverted to the crown on his death, under the terms of a re-grant
for life agreed 12 Apr 1302[1020].
m firstly (before 29 Oct 1271) as her
second husband, ALINE Basset, widow of HUGH Le
Despencer, daughter and heiress of PHILIP Basset of Wycombe, Berkshire
& his first wife Hawise de Lovaine ([1242/50]-before 11 Apr 1281). A writ
dated 6 Nov "55 Hen III", after the death of "Philip
Basset", names "Aline his daughter, wife of Roger Bygod earl
of Norfolk, marshal of England, late the wife of Hugh le Despensir, age
variously stated as 22 and more, 24 and more, 26 and 30 and more, is the heir"[1021]. Inquisitions
after a writ "9 Edw I" following the death of "Aline
la Despensere daughter and heir of Philip Basset, alias Aveline countess of
Norfolk alias Aline countess Marescall" name “Hugh son of Hugh le
Despencer age [...20 in the first week of March last] is next heir”[1022]. m secondly (1290) ALIX de Hainaut, daughter of JEAN II Comte de Hainaut [later JAN II Count of Holland] & his wife Philippine de
Luxembourg (-26 Oct 1317). The Continuator of Florence of Worcester records
the marriage of "Rogerus Bigot comes Norfolchić et marescallus Anglić"
and "Aliciam filiam Johannis de Areynes comitis Agennogić"[1023].

b)JOHN Bigod . “Rogerus le
Bigod comes Norfolcić” donated property to Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire by
charter dated 4 Aug 1301, witnessed by ”domino Johanne le Bygod fratre meo,
domino Johanne de Bygod de Stocton…”[1024].
His brother settled on him, his wife and two sons, the manor of Settrington, Yorkshire 25 Apr 1302[1025].
An inspeximus dated 4 Mar 1303 records that “Roger le Bygod earl of
Norfolk and marshal of England” gave “the manor of Seterington, co. York”
to “John le Bygod of Stokton knight and Isabel his wife...remainder to John
son of the said John and Isabel...remainder to Roger son of the said John and
Isabel”[1026].
He was unable to succeed to the Earldom of Norfolk which had been re-granted to
his brother Roger in 1302 only for the latter's life. mISABEL,
daughter of --- (-after 25 Apr 1302). An inspeximus dated 4 Mar 1303
records that “Roger le Bygod earl of Norfolk and marshal of England”
gave “the manor of Seterington, co. York” to “John le Bygod of
Stokton knight and Isabel his wife...remainder to John son of the said John and
Isabel...remainder to Roger son of the said John and Isabel”[1027]. John & his wife had two children:

i)JOHN Bigod of Settrington, Yorkshire . An inspeximus dated 4 Mar 1303
records that “Roger le Bygod earl of Norfolk and marshal of England”
gave “the manor of Seterington, co. York” to “John le Bygod of
Stokton knight and Isabel his wife...remainder to John son of the said John and
Isabel...remainder to Roger son of the said John and Isabel”[1028].

ii)ROGER
Bigod . An inspeximus dated 4 Mar 1303 records that “Roger
le Bygod earl of Norfolk and marshal of England” gave “the manor of
Seterington, co. York” to “John le Bygod of Stokton knight and Isabel
his wife...remainder to John son of the said John and Isabel...remainder to
Roger son of the said John and Isabel”[1029].

c)JOAN Bigod. A manuscript genealogy of the Gant
family records that “Philippus de Kyme” married “Hugoni Bigot…filiam
suam”[1030].
Her name is confirmed by a charter dated to the reign of King Edward II under
which “Philip de Kyme, son and heir of William de Kyme” confirmed
property to Bullington priory, for his soul and that of “Joan his wife”[1031]. mPHILIP de Kyme Lord
Kyme, son of WILLIAM de Kyme & his wife Lucy de Ros (-1323
before 2 Apr).

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and
marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless
otherwise indicated below.

THOMAS
"of Brotherton", son of EDWARD I King of England & his second
wife Marguerite de France (Brotherton, Yorkshire 1 Jun 1300-[4 Aug/20 Sep]
1338, bur Abbey of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk). The
Annals of Worcester record the birth “IV Non Jun…in manerio de Brothertone”
in 1300 of “Margareta regina…filium…Thomas”[1035]. He was
created Earl of Norfolk 16 Dec 1312, and Marshal of England 10 Feb
1316. King Edward II issued a charter dated 18 Apr 1318 to “Thomć comiti
Norffolcić et marescallo Anglić et Edmundo de Wodestok fratribus
nostris...executoribus testamenti bonć memorić Margaretć nuper reginć Anglić
matris nostrć”[1036].
Keeper of England during the king's absence in Scotland in Spring 1319. He
supported King Edward II, with his brother Edmund, in his campaign against the
enemies of the Despenser family in Autumn 1321. By 1326 he joined the queen
and her lover Roger Mortimer in their plot to overthrow the king, but in 1330
helped his nephew Edward III to overthrow their joint regency. Charges of
oppression were brought against Thomas, and King Edward III retook the
Marshalsy of England from him in Mar 1337.

2.MARGARET ([1320/22]-24 Mar 1399,
bur Charterhouse, Smithfield, London or Greyfriars Church, Newgate, London). She succeeded her father in 1338[1039] as Countess
of Norfolk, suo iure. The will of "Walter Lord of Manney
Knight", dated 30 Nov 1371, chose burial “in...the quire of the
Carthusians called Our Lady near West Smithfield”, bequeathed property to “Mary
my sister a nun...my two bastard daughters nuns...Mailosel and
Malplesant...Cishbert my cousin...Margaret Mareschall my...wife...my daughter
of Pembroke...”[1040].
She was created Duchess of Norfolk for life 29 Sep 1397. m firstly (after 3 Mar 1327, probably [1337/38]) JOHN de Segrave Lord Segrave, son of STEPHEN de Segrave Lord Segrave & his wife Alice FitzAlan of Arundel ([1315]-1 Apr 1353).
He succeeded his father in 1325 as Lord Segrave. m
secondly (shortly before 30 May 1354) WALTER de Mauny, son of JEAN "le Borgne" de Mauny [Magny] Seigneur de Magny[-en-Hainaut] & his wife Jeanne de Jenlain
([1310]-London 8 or 15 Jan 1372, bur Charterhouse, Smithfield, London). He came to England as a page of Philippa de Hainaut, on her marriage to King Edward III. He served the King in campaigns in Flanders, Brittany, Scotland, Gascony, and at the capture of Calais in Aug 1347. Summoned to Parliament from 1347 as Lord Mauny. Appointed Admiral of the Fleet from the Thames to Berwick Mar 1348. He was one of
the guarantors of the Treaty of Brétigny 8 May 1360, and an arbitrator on the
claims to the duchy of Brittany. The will of "Walter Lord of Manney
Knight", dated 30 Nov 1371, chose burial “in...the quire of the
Carthusians called Our Lady near West Smithfield”, bequeathed property to “Mary
my sister a nun...my two bastard daughters nuns...Mailosel and
Malplesant...Cishbert my cousin...Margaret Mareschall my...wife...my daughter
of Pembroke...”[1041].
Ctss Margaret & her first husband had three children:

a)ANNE de Mauny (24 Jul 1355-3 Apr 1384). The will of
"Walter Lord of Manney Knight", dated 30 Nov 1371, chose
burial “in...the quire of the Carthusians called Our Lady near West
Smithfield”, bequeathed property to “Mary my sister a nun...my two
bastard daughters nuns...Mailosel and Malplesant...Cishbert my
cousin...Margaret Mareschall my...wife...my daughter of Pembroke...”[1042]. She succeeded
her father in 1372 as Baroness Mauny. The will of "John de Hastings
Earl of Pembroke", dated 5 May 1372, proved 17 Jul 1376, chose burial
“in the church of St Paul’s London”, bequeathed property to “Ann
my...wife...”[1043].
m ([Jul or after] 1368) as his second
wife, JOHN
Hastings Earl of Pembroke, son of LAURENCE de Hastings Earl of Pembroke & his wife Anne de Mortimer (Sutton Valence 29 Aug 1347-Picardy 1375, bur
Hereford Church of the Friars Preachers).

b)THOMAS de Mauny (-died aged 5).

3.ALICE ([1324]-Bungay, Suffolk [14 Nov 1351/30 Jan 1352]). She died from wounds
received in an assault by her husband[1044].
Betrothed (1333) to WILLIAM
de Montagu, son of WILLIAM de Montagu Lord Montagu Earl of Salisbury
& his wife Katharine de Grandson (Donyatt, Somerset 20 Jun 1328-3 Jun 1397,
bur Bisham), who succeeded his father in 1344 as Earl of Salisbury and later
contracted a bigamous marriage with her first cousin Joan of Kent. m (before 29 Aug 1338) as his first wife, EDWARD de
Montagu, son of WILLIAM de Montagu Lord Montagu & his wife Elisabeth de Montfort ([1304]-14 Jul 1361). He was summoned to parliament 20 Nov 1348, whereby
he is held to have become Lord Montagu.

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and
marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless
otherwise indicated below.

HEREWARD of
Segrave, Leicestershire.

m ---. The name of
Hereward's wife is not known.

Hereward & his wife had one child:

1.GILBERTde Segrave (-[before Nov 1201]). Military fee
certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Gilbertus
de Segrave" held four parts of one knight’s fee from "Willelmi
comitis de Warwico" in Warwickshire[1045]. "…Gileberto
de Satgraue…" witnessed the charter dated to the reign of King Henry
II under which "Bertram de Verdum" granted land at Long
Whatton, Leicestershire to "Wauchelino filio Baldewini et Aeliz uxori
sue", which was held by "mater uxoris predicti Walchelini"
during the reign of King Henry I[1046].
m ---. The name of Gilbert's wife is not known. Gilbert & his wife had one child:

a)STEPHEN de Segrave (-Leicester Abbey 1241). Henry III King of England ordered "Stephano
de Sedgrave" to surrender the manors of "Meleburne, Kirketone,
Stauntone, Tingdene, Leland", as well as "Novum Castrum super
Linam quod G. filius vester tenet", by letter dated 14 Jun 1234[1047]. Matthew Paris
names "…Stephanus de Segrave, specialis regis consiliarius et quasi
Anglić justitiarius…" among those who died in 1241[1048]. The Annales
Cestrienses record the death in 1241 of “Stephanus de Sagreve”[1049]. m firstlyROHESE
le Despencer, daughter of THOMAS le Despencer & his wife ---. The Complete
Peerage records her parentage and marriage[1050]. m secondly as her first husband, IDA Hastings,
daughter of WILLIAM de Hastings & his first wife Margery Bigod of Norfolk
(-before 2 Mar 1289, bur London, Church of the Grey Friars). She married
secondly Hugh Pecche. Stephen & his [first/second] wife had three children:

iii)GILBERT de Segrave (-Pons, Poitou before 8 Oct 1254). Bracton records a claim, dated 1234/35,
relating to "manerium de Burtona" granted to "Gilbertus
de Segraue…per consilium Stephani de Segraue patris sui"[1055]. Henry III
King of England ordered "Stephano de Sedgrave" to surrender
"Novum Castrum super Linam quod G. filius vester tenet" by
letter dated 14 Jun 1234[1056].
The Annals of Dunstable record that “Gilbertus de Segrave” died in 1254
in the prison of “Reginaldi de Puns in partibus transmarinis”[1057]. An undated
writ after the death of "Gilbert de Segrave" names "Nicholas
his son, age variously stated as 16 and 17 as his heir"[1058]. m (before 30 Sep 1231) as her first husband, AMABIL, daughter of ROBERT de Chaucombe & his
wife --- (-after 26 Aug 1273, bur Chaucombe Priory). A charter dated 30 Sep
1231 records a final settlement between "Radulfum Basset et Milesantam
uxorem eius" and "Robertum de Chaucumbe" relating to
land at Strubby, Lincolnshire granted by Robert to Ralph "in liberum
maritagium…habuerit quam Amabilem uxorem Gileberti de Segrave et predictam
Milisantam" and providing for the future division of Robert’s lands
between Melisende and Amabilis, "sine consilio Stephani de Segrave et
Willelmi Basset"[1059].
She married secondly as his second wife, Roger [IV] de Somery.
Gilbert & his wife had two children:

(b)NICHOLAS de Segrave
([1238]-before 12 Nov 1295, bur Chaucombe Priory). An undated writ after the death of "Gilbert
de Segrave" names "Nicholas his son, age variously stated as
16 and 17 as his heir"[1060].
He was summoned to Parliament 24 Jun 1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord Segrave.

NICHOLAS de Segrave,
son of GILBERT de Segrave & his wife Amabil de Chaucombe ([1238]-before 12
Nov 1295, bur Chaucombe Priory). An
undated writ after the death of "Gilbert de Segrave" names
"Nicholas his son, age variously stated as 16 and 17 as his heir"[1061]. He was
summoned to Parliament 24 Jun 1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord Segrave.

i)JOHN de Segrave ([1315]-1 Apr 1353). He
succeeded his father in 1325 as Lord Segrave. m
(after 3 Mar 1327, probably [1337/38]) as her first husband, MARGARET of Norfolk, daughter of THOMAS "of Brotherton" Earl of Norfolk & his first wife Alice Halys ([1320/22]-24
Mar 1399, bur Charterhouse, Smithfield, London or Greyfriars Church, Newgate, London). She succeeded her father in 1338 as Ctss of Norfolk, suo
iure. She was created Duchess of Norfolk for life 29 Sep 1397. Lord John & his wife had three children:

(a)ELIZABETH de Segrave
(Croxton Abbey 25 Oct 1338-before 1368).
A manuscript record of the Mowbray family states that “Johannes filius
[Johannis]” married “filiam et hćredem domini de Segrave…Elizabetha”[1062]. m (1349) JOHN Mowbray,
son of JOHN Mowbray Lord Mowbray & his wife Joan of Lancaster (Epworth 25
Jun 1340-killed in battle [Palestine] 1368). He succeeded his father as Lord Mowbray.

(b)JOHN de Segrave
(1340-before 1353). m (1349) as her first husband, BLANCHE Mowbray, daughter of JOHN
Mowbray Lord Mowbray & his wife Joan of Lancaster (-1409).

(c)ANNE de Segrave
(-[1377]). Abbess of Barking.

b)CHRISTIAN de Segrave. m
(contract May 1305) JOHN de
Mohun, son of JOHN de Mohun Lord Mohun & his first wife Ada ---
(-before 1330).

2.ELEANOR de Segrave. The Book of Lacock records that “Alanus
de la Souch” married “Alianoram filiam Nicholai de Segrave” by whom
he had “Elam, Matildam, Elizabetham, Rogerum de la Souche”[1063]. mALAN
la Zouche, son of ROGER de la Zouche & his wife Ela de
Longespee (9 Oct 1266-[1313/14]).

1.NICHOLAS de Segrave . Baron of Stowe, Staffordshire. m ---. The name of Nicholas's wife is not known. Nicholas & his wife had one child:

a)MATILDA de Segrave. mEDMUND de Bohun, son of JOHN de Bohun of Haresfield & his wife ---.

ROGER de Mowbray,
son of NELE d'Aubigny & his second wife Gundred de Gournay (-[late
1187/1188], bur Tyre). Guillaume of
Jumičges records that “Nigello de Albinneio” married “Gundredam
filiam Giraldi de Gornaco” by whom he had “filium...Rogerium de Moubraio”[1064]. The 1130 Pipe
Roll records "Roger de Molbrai" in Yorkshire, Northumberland[1065]. ”Gundreda,
uxor Nigelli de Albini” donated property to the Hospital of St Leonard, York by undated charter which names “Rogero de Molbray filio suo”[1066]. “Rogerus
de Moubray” donated property to Newburgh Abbey, for the soul of “patris
mei Nigelli et matris meć Gundredć…et uxoris meć Adeliz”, by undated
charter witnessed by “Samsone de Albineio”[1067]. “Rogerus
de Molbrai” confirmed the donation of property to Pontefract Priory by “uxor
mea…pro anima prioris domini sui Ilberti de Lasci”, by undated charter
witnessed by “Willielmus Peverel…Turgis de Molbray…”[1068]. An undated
charter notes the donation of ”Hospitale Sancti Michaelis Archangeli” to
Whitby Monastery, at the request of “Dominam Gundredam uxorem Nigelli de
Albini” for the soul of “Rogero de Moubray filio eorum”[1069]. “Rogerus
de Molbray” confirmed the grant of property to the hospital of St Peter, York, with the consent of “Nigellus filius meus”, by charter dated to
[1155/65][1070].
The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Rogerus de Munbray lxxiii s iv
d" in Warwickshire, Leicestershire in [1161/62][1071]. He left on
crusade in [late 1185], was taken prisoner at the battle of Hittin 4 Jul 1187,
ransomed by the Templars but died in Palestine or on his way back[1072]. A manuscript
which recites the Mowbray ancestry records that “Rogerus de Molbray, qui
fundavit abbatiam de Bellalanda” was captured “a Saracenis”,
ransomed by the Templars, died “in terra sancta” and was buried “apud
Sures”[1073].

m ([Feb 1141/20 Jun
1143]) as her second husband, ALICE
de Gand, widow of ILBERT de Lacy,
daughter of WALTER de Gand & his wife Mathilde de Penthičvre. “Aliz de
Gant” donated property to Pontefract Priory, for the souls of “prioris
domini mei Ilberti de Lascy” and with the consent of “Henricus de Lascy”,
by undated charter[1074].
Her second marriage is confirmed by the undated charter under which “Rogerus
de Molbrai” confirmed the donation of property to Pontefract Priory by “uxor
mea…pro anima prioris domini sui Ilberti de Lasci”, witnessed by “Willielmus
Peverel…Turgis de Molbray…”[1075].
It is dated by an undated charter under which Roger de Mowbray and his wife
Alice (Ilbert’s widow) donated property to the abbey of St. Mary, Hood,
witnessed by William “decanus” who was consecrated bishop of Durham 20
Jun 1143, thus providing the latest date for the document[1076]. “Rogerus
de Moubray” donated property to Newburgh Abbey, for the soul of “patris
mei Nigelli et matris meć Gundredć…et uxoris meć Adeliz”, by undated
charter witnessed by “Samsone de Albineio”[1077]. “Alicia de
Gaunt uxor Rogeri de Mubray” donated property to Fountains Abbey by charter
dated 13 Apr 1176 which names “filiorum meorum Nigelli et Roberti”[1078].

Roger & his wife had three children:

1.NELE
[Nigel] de Mowbray (-Acre 1191). "Roger de Mobraio and Nigel his son" donated property to the abbey of
Saint-André-en-Gouffern by charter dated [1160][1079]. “Rogerus
de Molbray” confirmed the grant of property to the hospital of St Peter, York, with the consent of “Nigellus filius meus”, by charter dated to
[1155/65][1080].
“Alicia de Gaunt uxor Rogeri de Mubray” donated property to Fountains
Abbey by charter dated 13 Apr 1176 which names “filiorum meorum Nigelli et
Roberti”[1081].
He accompanied his father on crusade in [late 1185][1082]. “Rogerum
de Molbrai et filios suos Nigellum et Robertum” donated property to
Fountains Abbey by undated charter[1083].
The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1190/91], records
"Nigellus de Munbray" paying "xliv l ii s vi d, iv xx
viii [=88?] milites et quartam" in Yorkshire[1084]. A manuscript
which recites the Mowbray ancestry records that “filius Rogeri de Molbray
primogenitus…Nigellus de Molbray” took the cross and died “in mare Grćco”[1085]. m (before Nov 1170) MABEL,
daughter of --- (-[1203]). A manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry
names “Mabiliam” as the wife of “filius Rogeri de Molbray
primogenitus…Nigellus de Molbray”[1086].
A manuscript record of the Mowbray family (many of the details in which
relating to the early generations of the family are inconsistent with other
sources) states that “filius Rogeri de Molbray primogenitus…Nigellus de
Molbray” married “filiam Edmondi comitis de Clara…Mabillam”[1087], but her
supposed father has not been identified from other sources. “Mabilla uxor
domini Nigelli de Moubray” donated property to St Mary Overey Priory,
Southwark by undated charter[1088].
"Mabill de Mumbrai" claimed "terra de Mauto
[Leicestershire] …ex dono Nigill viri sui" from "Rob de
Mubrai" in 1194/95[1089].
Nele & his wife had four children:

a)WILLIAM de Mowbray (-Axholme before 25 Mar 1224, bur Neufbourg). A manuscript which recites the Mowbray
ancestry names “Willielmum, Robertum, Philippum et Rogerum” as the four
sons of “filius Rogeri de Molbray primogenitus…Nigellus de Molbray”
& his wife, adding that William died “in insula de Haxeiholm” and
was buried “apud Novum-Burgum”[1090].

b)PHILIP de Mowbray (-after 22 Sep
1196). A manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry names “Willielmum,
Robertum, Philippum et Rogerum” as the four sons of “filius Rogeri de
Molbray primogenitus…Nigellus de Molbray” & his wife[1091]. “Willielmus
de Molbrai” confirmed donations to Newburgh Abbey by “Rogeri de Molbray
avi mei et Nigelli de Molbray patris mei” by undated charter, witnessed by
“Roberto de Mubray patruo meo, Philippo de Mubray fratre meo, Roberto de
Mubray fratre meo…”[1092].
"…Roll constabul, Philipp de Mubray, Willmo de Valloń, Henr Biset,
Thomas de Colville, Adam fil Herb, Ferg fratre Roll, Alexander de Finton"
witnessed the charter dated 22 Sep (no year, but dated to after 1196) under
which William King of Scotland confirmed the donation of "in territorio
de Cliftun" to Melrose abbey made by "Walterus Corbet filius
Walteri"[1093].

c)ROBERT de Mowbray (-after 1196).
A manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry names “Willielmum, Robertum,
Philippum et Rogerum” as the four sons of “filius Rogeri de Molbray
primogenitus…Nigellus de Molbray” & his wife[1094]. “Willielmus
de Molbrai” confirmed donations to Newburgh Abbey by “Rogeri de Molbray
avi mei et Nigelli de Molbray patris mei” by undated charter, witnessed by
“Roberto de Mubray patruo meo, Philippo de Mubray fratre meo, Roberto de
Mubray fratre meo…”[1095].
The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1196/97], records
"Robertus de Munbray" paying "xx s, i militem"
in Northamptonshire[1096].

d)ROGER de Mowbray (-after 1210).
A manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry names “Willielmum, Robertum,
Philippum et Rogerum” as the four sons of “filius Rogeri de Molbray
primogenitus…Nigellus de Molbray” & his wife[1097]. “Rogerus
de Mowbray” donated property to Newburgh Abbey, with the consent of “Sampsone
de Albeneio” to whom “Nigellus pater meus” had granted the property
in question, by undated charter[1098].
The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1194/95], records
"Rogerus de Munbray" paying "l s, ii militem et
dimidium" in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire[1099]. The Red Book
of the Exchequer records "Rogerus de Munbray" holding "x
libratas in Fulburne et xvi libratas in Suaveshulle, de terries Britonum, de
dono regis Johannis…de serjanteriis et terris sine servitio" in
Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire in [1210/12][1100].

WILLIAM de Mowbray, son of NELE
de Mowbray & his wife Mabel --- (-Axholme before 25 Mar 1224, bur
Neufbourg). A manuscript which recites the
Mowbray ancestry names “Willielmum, Robertum, Philippum et Rogerum” as
the four sons of “filius Rogeri de Molbray primogenitus…Nigellus de Molbray”
& his wife, adding that William died “in insula de Haxeiholm” and
was buried “apud Novum-Burgum”[1105].
The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1194/95], records
"Willelmus de Munbray" paying "iv xx viii l [=88?]
v s, iv xx viii [=88?] milites" in Yorkshire[1106]. “Willielmus
de Molbrai” confirmed donations to Newburgh Abbey by “Rogeri de Molbray
avi mei et Nigelli de Molbray patris mei” by undated charter, witnessed by
“Roberto de Mubray patruo meo, Philippo de Mubray fratre meo, Roberto de
Mubray fratre meo…”[1107].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Willelmus de Munbray et Elyas
filius Bernicii" holding one and one half knights’ fees in "Hiltone"
in Norfolk, Suffolk in [1210/12][1108].
Any family relationship between the two individuals has not been traced.

mAVICE, daughter of ---. The primary source which
confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. A manuscript record of the
Mowbray family (many of the details in which relating to the early generations
of the family are inconsistent with other sources) states that the wife of “Willihelmus…primogenitus
et hćres Nigelli de Molbray” married “[filiam] comitis de
Arundel…Agnetem” who was mother of his two sons[1109]. If this is
correct, she would have been Agnes,
daughter of William Earl of Arundel & his wife Matilda de Saint-Hilaire,
but the identification of this person has not yet been corroborated from other
sources.

William & his wife had two children:

1.NELE [Nigel] de Mowbray (-Nantes 1230, bur Neufbourg). "Nigel de Mowbray" made a fine
for "having seisin of all lands…of which William de Mowbray his father,
whose heir he is, was seised on the day he died", dated 25 Mar 1224[1110]. A manuscript
which recites the Mowbray ancestry names “Nigellum et Rogerum” as sons
of “Willielmus de Molbray”, adding the Nele died “apud Nauntys”
childless and was buried “apud Novum-Burgum”[1111]. The Annals of
Dunstable record that “Nigellus de Mubray” died in 1230[1112]. m as her first husband, MATILDA de
Camville, daughter of ROGER de Camville & his wife ---
(-before 6 Oct 1240). A manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry records
that “Nigellum”, son of “Willielmus de Molbray”, married “filiam
Rogeri de Canevilla”[1113].
She married secondly (before 2 Jan 1234) John de Courtenay.
A charter records an assize held “a die Pasche” 1238
records a claim by “H. prior Meritone” against “Johannem de
Curtenay et Matildem uxorem eius” relating to “ecclesiam de Reyers”[1114]. The primary
source which confirms that Matilda, wife of John de Courtenay, was the same
person as the wife of Nele de Mowbray has not yet been identified.

2.ROGER de Mowbray (-[Axholme] [Nov
1266], bur [Pontefract, Friars Church]). A
manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry names “Nigellum et Rogerum”
as sons of “Willielmus de Molbray”, adding that Roger was buried “apud
Pontemfractum”[1115].
A manuscript record of the Mowbray family (many of the details in which
relating to the early generations of the family are inconsistent with other
sources) states that “Rogerus”, son of “Willielmus de Molbray”,
died “in insula de Haxiholme” and was buried “apud Pomfret…in
ecclesia prćdictorum fratrum”[1116].
m as her first husband, MATILDA
de Beauchamp, daughter of WILLIAM de Beauchamp Baron of Bedford & his wife Ida de Longespee of the Earls of Salisbury (-before Apr 1273). A
manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry records that “Rogerus”,
son of “Willielmus de Molbray”, married “Matildam, filiam Willielmi
de Bello-campo”[1117].
She married secondly Roger Le
Strange. The primary source which confirms her second marriage
has not yet been identified. Roger & his wife had four children:

a)ROGER de Mowbray (-before 21 Nov
1297). A manuscript which recites the
Mowbray ancestry records that “Rogerus”, son of “Willielmus de
Molbray”, and his wife had “filias tres et filium unum…Rogerum”[1118]. He was
summoned to parliament 24 Jun 1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord
Mowbray.

b)JOAN Mowbray. The primary source which
confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m ([1261]) ROBERT de Mohaut,
son of ROGER de Mohaut & his wife Cecily de Albini of the Earls of Arundel
(-before 16 Sep 1275).

c)two other daughters . A manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry
records that “Rogerus”, son of “Willielmus de Molbray”, and his
wife had “filias tres et filium unum…Rogerum”[1119].

ROGER de Mowbray,
son of ROGER de Mowbray & his wife Matilda de Beauchamp (-[Gent] before 21 Nov 1297, bur Fountains Abbey). A
manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry records that “Rogerus”,
son of “Willielmus de Molbray”, and his wife had “filias tres et
filium unum…Rogerum”[1120].
He was summoned to parliament 24 Jun 1295, whereby he is held to have become Lord Mowbray. A writ dated 4 Oct "23 Edw I", after the death of "Isabel
late the wife of Simon de Bello Campo" refers to "Wottone, the
manor…held in dower, by the assignment of the said Simon with the consent of
William de Bello Campo his father, of the heirs of the barony of Bedford",
and names as heirs "of the said barony, Roger aged 30 and more, son of
Maud de Moubray sister of the said Simon…"[1121]. A manuscript
record of the Mowbray family (many of the details in which relating to the
early generations of the family are inconsistent with other sources) states
that “Rogerus”, son of “Rogerus”, died “in Gant ultra mare”
and was buried “ad abbatiam de Fontibus…anno 1299”[1122].

m (1270) ROHESE de Clare, daughter of RICHARD de Clare Earl of Gloucester and Hertford & his second wife Matilda de Lacy of Lincoln (1252-after 1316). The Chronica de Fundatoribus et Fundatione of Tewkesbury
Abbey names “Isabella primogenita, Margareta et Roysea” as the three
daughters of “Ricardus de Clare secundus filius et hćres…Gilberti et
Isabellć” and his wife “Matildem…filiam comitis Lincolnić”[1123]. A manuscript
which recites the Mowbray ancestry records that “Rogerus”, son of “Willielmus
de Molbray”, married “Roysam”[1124].

Roger & his wife had [two] children:

1.JOHN de Mowbray (4 Sep 1286-hanged York 23 Mar 1322).
A manuscript which recites the Mowbray ancestry names “Johannem” as the
son of “Rogerus”, son of “Willielmus de Molbray”, and his wife[1125]. A manuscript
relating to the Mowbray family records the birth “II Non Sep” in 1286 of
“Johannes filius Dńi Rogeri de Moubray”[1126]. He succeeded
his father in 1297 as Lord Mowbray. He fought for the Earl of Lancaster at the
battle of Boroughbridge but was captured by Andrew de Harcia, hanged and his estates
forfeited. m (Swansea 1298) as her
first husband, ALINE de Briouse,
daughter of WILLIAM de Briouse Lord Brewes, Lord of Gower (-before 20 Jul
1331). A manuscript record of the Mowbray family states that “Johannes
filius [Roger]” married “Elianoram filiam domini Willielmi de Brewes in
Wallia”[1127].
She married secondly Richard de Peshale.
The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been
identified. Lord John & his wife had one child:

2.[ROGER de Mowbray . The parentage
of Roger has not been confirmed. From a chronological point of view, he could
have been a younger son of Roger de Mowbray. The absence of any reference to
his parents in the source quoted below suggests that Roger had reached the age
of majority at the time of his betrothal, even though his betrothed was
probably still a child at the time. If that assumption is correct, it is
unlikely that Roger was the son of John de Mowbray who died in 1322. Betrothed (Papal dispensation 17 Apr 1312) to MARGARET Abernethy, daughter of ALEXANDER Abernethy
& his wife ---. The Papal dispensation for the marriage between “dominum
Rogerum de Moubray” and “Margaretam filiam...Alexandri de Abbernythy”,
who were “in gradu consanguinitatis prohibito”, is dated 17 Apr 1312[1129].]

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and
marriages of the following members of this family have not yet been identified,
unless otherwise indicated below.

JOHN
Mowbray, son of JOHN de Mowbray Lord Mowbray & his wife
Aline de Briouse (Hovingham, Yorkshire 29 Nov 1310-4 Oct 1361, bur Bedford). “Johannes filius et hćres Johannis de
Moubray dominus insulć de Haxiholme, et de honoribus de Gouher et de Brember”
confirmed the donations to Byland Abbey by his ancestors by charter dated “in
festo sanctć Margaretć virginis 1345”[1130].
A manuscript relating to the Mowbray family records the birth “V Kal
Dec…apud Hovingham” in 1310 of “Johannes filius Dńi Johis de Moubray”[1131]. He succeeded
his father as Lord Mowbray de iure when the latter was hanged in 1322.
However, his father's estates were confiscated for supporting the rebellion of
Thomas Earl of Lancaster in his rebellion. John de Mowbray was imprisoned in
the Tower 26 Feb 1322. His inheritance was restored on the accession of King
Edward III. A manuscript record of the Mowbray family states that “Johannes
filius [Johannis]” was buried “apud Bedford”[1132].

m secondly as her
second husband, ELIZABETH de
Vere, widow of HUGH de
Courtenay, daughter of JOHN de Vere Earl of Oxford & his wife Matilda
Badlesmere (-[Aug/Sep] 1375). She married thirdly (before 18 Jan 1369) William de Cosynton.

Lord John & his first wife had three children:

1.BLANCHE Mowbray (-1409). m firstly
(1349) JOHN Segrave, son of
JOHN de Segrave Lord Segrave & his wife Margaret Ctss of Norfolk
(1340-before 1353). m secondlyROBERT Bertram, son of ---. m thirdlyTHOMAS
Poynings, son of ---. m fourthlyJOHN Worth, son of ---. m fifthlyJOHN
Wiltshire, son of ---.

3.JOHN Mowbray (Epworth 25 Jun
1340-killed in battle [Palestine] 1368). A
manuscript record of the Mowbray family states names “Johannem” as son
of “Johannes filius [Johannis]” and his wife “Johannam sororem domini
Henrici primi ducis Lancastrić”[1134].
A manuscript relating to the Mowbray family records the birth in 1341 “in
crastino Sci Johis Baptistć” of “Johannes filius et hćres Dńi Johis de
Moubray…[et] domina Johanna filia Dńi Henrici…Comitis Lancastrić”[1135]. He succeeded
his father as 4th Lord Mowbray. A manuscript record of the Mowbray
family states that “Johannes filius [Johannis]” left “ad Terram
Sanctam” but was killed “a Turcis juxta Constantinopolim anno 1368”[1136]. m ([1349]) ELIZABETH de Segrave,
daughter of JOHN de Segrave Lord Segrave & his wife Margaret Ctss of
Norfolk (Croxton Abbey 25 Oct 1338-before 1368). A manuscript record of the
Mowbray family states that “Johannes filius [Johannis]” married “filiam
et hćredem domini de Segrave…Elizabetha”[1137]. Lord John
& his wife had three children:

b)JOHN Mowbray (Epworth 3 Aug
1365-London 1380, bur London Whitefriars Church). A manuscript record of the
Mowbray family names “Johannem et Thomam” as the two sons of “Johannes
filius [Johannis]” and his wife “filiam et hćredem domini de
Segrave…Elizabetha”, adding that John was born “apud Epworth anno 1365”,
was created Earl of Nottingham by King Richard II, and died childless “apud
Londinum anno 1380” and was buried “apud Albos Fratres in Londino”[1138]. A manuscript
relating to the Mowbray family records the birth 3 Aug 1365 “apud Eppeworth”
of “Johannes filius et hćres Johis de Moubray [et] Elizabeth filia et hćres
Dńi de Segrave”[1139].
He may have succeeded his mother [before 1368] as Lord Segrave. He succeeded
his father in 1368 as Lord Mowbray. He was created Earl of Nottingham 16 Jul
1377.

c)THOMAS Mowbray (22 Mar 1366[1140]-Venice 22 Sep
1399, bur Venice, abbey of St George).
A manuscript record of the Mowbray family names “Johannem et Thomam” as
the two sons of “Johannes filius [Johannis]” and his wife “filiam et
hćredem domini de Segrave…Elizabetha”[1141].
He was created Duke of Norfolk in 1397. Earl Marshal of England.

THOMAS Mowbray,
son of JOHN Mowbray Lord Mowbray & his wife Elizabeth de Segrave (22 Mar
1366-Venice 22 Sep 1399, bur Venice, abbey of St George). A manuscript record of the Mowbray family
names “Johannem et Thomam” as the two sons of “Johannes filius
[Johannis]” and his wife “filiam et hćredem domini de Segrave…Elizabetha”[1142]. He succeeded
his brother in 1383 as Lord Mowbray, Lord Segrave. He was created Earl of
Nottingham 10 Feb 1383. He received the office of Earl Marshal of England 12 Jan 1386. He was created Duke of Norfolk 29 Sep 1397, and succeeded as Earl
of Norfolk in 1399 on the death of his maternal grandmother. He died of
plague at Venice on his return from Palestine[1143].

m secondly (Jul 1384)
as her second husband, ELIZABETH
FitzAlan of Arundel, daughter of RICHARD FitzAlan Earl of Arundel &
his wife Elizabeth Bohun of Northampton (before 1375-8 Jul 1425). A manuscript
record of the Mowbray family states that “Thomas Mowbray…ducem de Norfolk” married “filiam comitis de Arundell…Elizabetham”[1144]. She married
thirdly (before 10 Aug 1401) Robert Goushill
of Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire, and fourthly (before 18 Apr 1411[1145]) Gerard Usflete.

Duke Thomas & his second wife had five children:

1.THOMAS
Mowbray (17 Sep 1385-executed 8 Jun 1405, bur York, Grey Friars). A manuscript record of the Mowbray family names
“Thomam” as son of “Thomas Mowbray…ducem de Norfolk” and his wife
“filiam comitis de Arundell…Elizabetham”, adding that he was born in
1386[1146].
He succeeded his father in 1399 as Earl of Norfolk. He was involved in
the Scrope conspiracy, captured in the priory of Monks Kirby, Warwickshire, and
executed without trial[1147].
m (1404) as her first husband, CONSTANCE de Holand, daughter
of JOHN de Holand Duke of Exeter & his wife Elizabeth of Lancaster (1387-12
or 14 Nov 1437, bur London, St Katherine by the Tower). She married secondly (before
24 Feb 1413) John Grey
of Ruthin. The will of "John Holland Duke of Exeter", dated
16 Jul 1447, chose burial “in the church of St Katherine beside the Tower of
London in a tomb there ordained for me and Anne my first wife, as also for my
sister Constance and Anne my wife now living”[1148].

3.JOHN Mowbray (1392-Epworth [19 Oct] 1432, bur Epworth Priory). He succeeded his brother in 1405 as Earl of
Norfolk, Earl of Nottingham, Earl Marshal. He was restored as Duke of
Norfolk 30 Apr 1425. The will of "John Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal
and of Nottingham, Marshal of England", dated 19 Oct 1432, proved 14
Feb 1433, chose burial “in the Carthusian Church in the Island of Axholme”,
bequeathed property to “Katherine wife...”[1150]. m (licence Raby 12 Jan 1412) as her first
husband, KATHERINE
Neville, daughter of RALPH Neville Earl of Westmoreland & his
second wife Joan Beaufort ([1402/03]-after 1483). A mid-15th century
manuscript names "Johannam minorissam, Ricardum, Katherinam ducissam
Norfolchie, Henricum mortuum, Thomam dominum de Seymour, Cuthbertum mortuum,
Alienoram uxorem comitis Northumbrie, Robertum episcopum Dunelmie, Willelmum
dominum de Fauconberge, Annam comitssam Staffordie, Johannem mortuum, Georgium
dominum de Latymer, Ceciliam ducissam Eboraci, Edwardum dominum de Bergeny"
as the children of "Radulphus dominus de Neuill et comes Westmorlandie"
and his wife "Johanna filia Johannis ducis Lancastrie uxor secunda"[1151]. A manuscript
pedigree dated to [1500] names "Katherine Duchess of Norfolk, m John
Duke of Norfolk, m Thomas Strangeways" as sister of "Richard
Earl of Salisbury" and mother (by her first husband) of "John
Duke of Norfolk, father of John Duke of Norfolk" and (by her second
husband) of "Jane first wedded to William Willoughby, after to the
Marquess of Berkeley" (also listing two children of the last named by
her first husband)[1152].
The will of "John Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal and of Nottingham,
Marshal of England", dated 19 Oct 1432, proved 14 Feb 1433, bequeathed
property to “Katherine wife...”[1153].
She married secondly Thomas Strangeways,
thirdly John Beaumont Viscount
Beaumont, and fourthly John Wydeville.
The Annales of William Wyrcester record the marriage Jan 1464 (O.S.) “maritagium
diabolicum” of “Katerina ducissa Norffolchić juvencula ćtatis fere iiixx
annorum” and “Johannis Widevile fratri reginć ćtatis xx annorum”[1154]. Duke John & his wife had one child:

i)JOHN Mowbray (18 Oct 1444-Framlingham Castle, Suffolk 16/17 Jan 1476, bur Thetford). He was created Earl of Surrey and Warenne 24
Mar 1451. He succeeded his father in 1461 as Duke of Norfolk. On his
death, the Dukedom of Norfolk, and Earldoms of Nottingham, Marshall, and Surrey and Warenne became extinct[1155].
m (before 27 Nov 1448) ELIZABETH Talbot, daughter
of JOHN Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury & his second wife Margaret Beauchamp of Warwick (-[6 Nov 1506/10 May 1507]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the
charter of "John duke of Norfolk", dated 30 Jun "29
Hen VI", under which he granted the manor of Weston near Baldok,
Hertfordshire, formerly belonging to "Elizabeth his grandmother",
to "John Mowbray earl Warren and Surrey and Elizabeth his wife,
daughter of John earl of Shrewsbury"[1156]. Duke John & his wife had one child:

a)JOHN Howard of Wiggenhall, Norfolk (-24 Apr 1438). m firstly ([1380]) MARGARET de Plaiz,
daughter of JOHN de Plaiz Lord Plaiz & his second wife Joan de Stapleton of Bedale, Yorkshire and Ingham, Norfolk (-[10/14] Aug 1391, bur Weeting).
She succeeded her father in 1389 as Baroness Plaiz, suo iure. m secondly ---. The name of John’s second wife
is not known. John & his first wife had one child:

i)JOHN Howard ([1374]-after 4 Sep 1409).
He succeeded his mother in 1391 as Lord Plaiz. The will of "John
Howard son of John Howard Knight", dated 4 Sep 1409, proved 26 Oct
1410, chose burial “in Holy Sepulture” and appointed “the Countess of
Hertford and John Howard Knight my father” as executors[1158]. m (before May 1406) as her first husband, JOAN Walton,
daughter of JOHN Walton of Wyvenhoe, Essex & his wife --- (-1424). She
married secondly Thomas Erpingham. John
& his wife had one child:

(a)ELIZABETH Howard
([1409/10]-[Stratford Nunnery] after 25 Dec 1475, bur London, Church of the Austin Friars). She was forced to surrender her property to
Richard Duke of Gloucester in 1475[1159].
m ([22 May/31 Aug] 1425) JOHN de Vere
Earl of Oxford, son of RICHARD de Vere Earl of Oxford & his second
wife Anne Sergeaux (Hedingham Castle 23 Apr 1408-executed Tower Hill 26 Feb
1462, bur London, Church of the Austin Friars).

i)JOHN Howard (1428-killed in battle Bosworth 22 Aug 1485, bur Leicester,
transferred to Thetford). He was
summoned to parliament 15 Oct 1470, whereby he is held to have become Lord Howard. He was created Duke of Norfolk and Earl Marshal of England 28 Jun 1483.

JOHN Howard,
son of ROBERT Howard & his wife Lady Margaret Mowbray of Norfolk
(1428-killed in battle Bosworth 22 Aug 1485, bur Leicester, transferred to
Thetford). He was summoned to
parliament 15 Oct 1470, whereby he is held to have become Lord Howard. He was created Duke of Norfolk and Earl Marshal of England 28 Jun 1483. He was attainted 7 Nov 1485 after his death and all his honours forfeited,
although the attainder was later reversed[1163].

m secondly (before
22 Jan 1467) as her third husband, MARGARET
Chedworth, widow firstly of NICOLAS Wyfold
and secondly of JOHN Norreys of Bray,
daughter of JOHN Chedworth & his wife --- (-1494, bur Stoke Neyland).

Duke John & his first wife had six children:

1.THOMAS Howard (Stoke Neyland
1443-Framlingham Castle 21 May 1524, bur 26 Jun 1524 Thetford Abbey). He was created Earl of Surrey in 1483. He
was created Earl Marshal for life 10 Jul 1510, and Duke of Norfolk 1 Feb
1514 (when he resigned the earldom of Surrey in favour of his eldest son).

THOMAS Howard,
son of JOHN Howard Duke of Norfolk & his first wife Catherine Moleyns (Stoke Neyland 1443-Framlingham Castle 21 May 1524, bur 26 Jun 1524 Thetford
Abbey). He was created Earl of Surrey 28
Jun 1483. He was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Bosworth 22 Aug
1485, but found favour with King Henry VII whom he served for many years[1164]. He was
created Earl Marshal for life 10 Jul 1510, and Duke of Norfolk 1 Feb
1514 (when he resigned the Earldom of Surrey in favour of his eldest son).

1.THOMAS
Howard (1473-Kenninghall, Norfolk 25 Aug 1554, bur 2 Oct 1554
Framlingham Abbey). He was styled Lord Howard from 1483-1514. He was created Earl of Surrey for life 1 Feb 1514. He succeeded
his father in 1524 as Duke of Norfolk. He was created Earl Marshal for life 28 May 1533.

THOMAS Howard,
son of THOMAS Howard Duke of Norfolk & his first wife Elizabeth Tilney (1473-Kenninghall, Norfolk 25 Aug 1554, bur 2 Oct 1554 Framlingham Abbey). He was styled Lord Howard from 1483-1514.
Lord High Admiral 4 May 1513-Jul 1525. Created Earl of Surrey for life 1 Feb
1514, when his father was created Duke of Norfolk. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1520-1522. Lord High Treasurer 4 Dec 1522-Feb 1547. He succeeded his father 1524
as Duke of Norfolk. He signed the letter to the Pope concerning King Henry VIII's divorce in 1529, and took an active part in the overthrow of Cardinal Wolsey. He was created Earl Marshal for life 28 May 1533. He was found guilty of high
treason, was attainted 27 Jan 1547, and only avoided the death sentence because
of the death of King Henry VIII the following day. He remained in prison
during the reign of King Edward VI but was released by Queen Mary I who
restored him 3 Aug 1553 to his honours[1165].

i)PHILIP
Howard (1557-1595). Earl of Arundel and Surrey. mANNE Dacre, daughter of THOMAS Lord Dacre of Gilsland & his first wife Elizabeth Neville of the Earls of Westmoreland.
Ancestors of the DUKES of NORFOLK and EARLS of STAFFORD (ext 1762).

Duke Thomas & his second wife
had two children:

ii)THOMAS
Howard (1561-1626). m firstlyMARYDacre, daughter of THOMAS Lord Dacre of Gilsland & his first wife Elizabeth Neville of the Earls of Westmoreland. m secondly as her second husband, CATHERINE Knevet
. Ancestors of the EARLS of SUFFOLK and LORDS HOWARD of French (ext. 1715).

iii)WILLIAM Howard (1563-1640). m (1577) ELIZABETHDacre, daughter of THOMAS Lord Dacre of Gilsland & his first wife Elizabeth Neville of the Earls of Westmoreland.
Ancestors of the EARLS of CARLISLE.

William I King of England granted the earldom of Shrewsbury (or Shropshire) to Roger [II] de Montgommery in 1074. The earldom's territory
was critical in defending the kingdom from raids from neighbouring Wales. The Montgommery earls were, however, rebellious and gained a reputation for
treachery. The earldom was finally forfeited in 1102. The earldom of Shrewsbury was not granted again until 1442 when John Talbot, Lord Talbot, was created
Earl of Shrewsbury for his services to Henry VI King of England.

ROGER [II] de Montgommery,
son of ROGER [I] de Montgommery Seigneur de Montgommery and Vicomte de
l'Hiémois & his wife Josceline --- (-Shrewsbury 27 Jul 1094, bur Shrewsbury
Abbey[1166]). He succeeded his father as
Seigneur de Montgommery, Vicomte d'Hiémois. He remained in Normandy at the
time of the Norman invasion of England in 1066 to assist Duchess Mathilde to
govern the duchy[1167],
but accompanied King William I to England in Dec 1067. Orderic Vitalis records
that King William gave him "first of all Arundel castle and the town of
Chichester"[1168],
afterwards creating him Earl of Shrewsbury [1/4] Dec 1074, presumably
with the intention of strengthening the defence of the western part of the
country against Welsh incursions. As "Rogerus comes Salosberiensis"
he witnessed a charter of King William I giving the barony of Plessis to the church of Bayeux dated 24 Dec 1074[1169].
Sire d'Alençon. Domesday Book records the land of “Earl Roger” in
Wotton Hundred and Godalming Hundred in Surrey, his land in Hampshire including
in Portsdown and Chalton Hundreds[1170].
He allied himself with Robert Duke of Normandy at the time of the latter's
rebellion against King William II in 1089[1171].

1.ROBERT de
Montgommery "de Bellęme" ([1052/56]-[Wareham Castle] 1 or 8 May 1118 or [after 1129], bur [Wareham Castle]). He is referred to as his mother's
"first-born son" by Orderic Vitalis, who says that his "name
is now a byword for his cruelty to the wretched peasantry"[1172]. He witnessed
a charter for Saint Martin de Sées with his brother Roger, and a charter for
Saint Aubin of Angers in [1060/62] without Roger[1173], suggesting
that the latter had died by then. He succeeded his mother in 1079 as Sire de
Bellęme et d'Alençon. He rebelled against William II King of England in 1088, crossed to England but was besieged at Rochester Castle and in Jun 1088 forced to
surrender[1174].
Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of his father in 1094, “Rodbertus...filius
eius” obtained “totum feudum eius in Normannia”, adding that he was
“crudelis et superbus” and committed “innumeras iniquitates”[1175]. He succeeded
his younger brother in 1098 as Earl of Shrewsbury after a payment of
Ł3000[1176].
He succeeded his father-in-law in Oct 1100 as Comte de Ponthieu. Florence of
Worcester records that "Scrobbesbyriensis comes Rotbertus de Beleasmo"
rebelled against Henry I King of England in [1101], was deprived of all his
honours and estates in England, and retired to Normandy[1177]. The Annals of
Margan record that “Robertus comes de Belesmo” was expelled from England in 1102 “cum fratre suo Arnulfo”[1178].
Florence of Worcester records that "Rotbertus de Beleasm"
fought with Robert Duke of Normandy against King Henry I at Tinchebrai in
[1106], was captured, but later escaped and fled[1179]. He helped
Helias de Saint-Saens protect Guillaume, son of Robert "Curthose"
ex-Duke of Normandy, after Henry I King of England ordered the arrest of the
boy[1180].
He was arrested in 1112, imprisoned at Cherbourg and all his lands and honours
forfeited. He was imprisoned at Wareham Castle, Dorset from Jul 1113[1181]. The Annals of
Margan record the death “Kal Mai” in 1118 of “Robertus comes de
Belesme”[1182].
The 1130 Pipe Roll records payments made "in libatione Robti de Belismo"
in Dorsetshire, Wiltshire[1183].
This suggests a pension or maintenance in some form, although it is not certain
that it relates to Robert de Montgommery Earl of Shrewsbury.

2.HUGUES de Montgommery
([1053/59]-Anglesey 31 Jul 1098, bur [17 Aug 1098] Shrewsbury Abbey[1184]). Orderic Vitalis names “Rodbertus de
Bellismo, Hugo de Monte-Gomerici, Rogerius Pictavinus, Philippus atque Arnulfus”
as the five sons of “Rogerius [de Monte-Gomerici]” and his first wife[1185]. He succeeded
his father in 1094 as Earl of Shrewsbury and to all his lands in England and Wales[1186]. Florence of
Worcester records that "comites Hugo de Legecastra et Hugo de
Scrobbesbyria" invaded Anglesey in [1098], mutilating or massacring
many of the inhabitants of the island, and that "comes Hugo de
Scrobbesbyrie" was killed by an arrow discharged by Magnus King of
Norway during a raid on the Welsh coast[1187].
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records that Hugh was killed in Anglesey "by pirates from oversea"[1188].
Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of his father in 1094, “Hugo...de
Monte-Gomerici [filius eius]” obtained “comitatum Scrobesburić”, but
that after a few years he was killed by “Magno fratre regis Northwigenarum”
and buried “Scrobesburiensis conventus”[1189]. "Arnulf
son of earl Roger" donated property to the abbey of Saint-Martin, Sees
for the souls of "his father Roger and his brother Hugh who was slain
that year" by charter dated 27 Aug 1098[1190].

The earliest references to individuals with the name
“Talbot” have been found in cartularies which include donations of property located
within the county of Eu. Presumably Guillaume Talbot enjoyed a position of
some prominence at the court of Robert Comte d’Eu, who is recorded as having
consented to Guillaume’s donation to the abbey of Tréport Saint-Michel. Le
Maho specifies that the original patrimony of the family was at
Sainte-Croix-sur-Buchy but was fixed at Cleuville, Seine-Maritime in [1071], a
branch of the family holding property there under the Giffards[1191]. As can be
seen below, it appears that there were two branches of the Talbot family in
England in the 12th century, descended from two possible brothers referred to
in this document as Geoffrey [I] and Richard [II], but the information in the
primary sources which have so far been consulted are insufficient to
reconstruct the early generations of the family with any confidence.

1.GUILLAUME Talbot (-after 1036). "Robertus
comes Augensis…uxore Beatrice et filiis meis Radulfo, Willermo atque Roberto" made donations to the abbey of St Michel, Tréport, and confirmed donations,
including the donation of “servitium terre Sansogolonis in Gillemercourt”
made by “Willermi Talebot”, by charter dated 1036[1192]. "Robertus
comes Augensis…" confirmed donations to the abbey of St Michel, Tréport, including the donation of “servitium terre Sansgolonis quam habebat in
Gilermercourt” to “ecclesie Sancti Michaelis de Ulterisportu” made
by “Willelmus Talebot” with the consent of “comitis Roberti et
comitisse Beatricis ac filiorum eorundem Willelmi...”, by charter dated
1059[1193].
This document includes no indication whether Guillaume Talbot was still allive
or not at the date of the confirmation. The same donation was later confirmed
by Hugues Archbishop of Rouen by charter dated 1145[1194], and by Pope
Lucius III by charter dated 19 Jun 1185[1195].

2.HUGUES [I] Talbot . No indication has been found of the
family relationship between Guillaume Talbot (see above) and Hugues Talbot.
The chronology of Hugues’s life cannot be ascertained. There are no
indications to date the document which records his donation, although
presumably it can be dated to the mid-11th century. If that is correct, Hugues
could have been Guillaume’s son or his brother. "Hugo cognomento
Taleboth" donated "decimam de Sanreith" to
Sainte-Trinité de Rouen, with the consent of "dominis Walo de la Roca,
ad quem prćdictć terrć possessio devenit postea", and later confirmed
by “successor illorum Osbernus de Ansevilla”, by undated charter, signed
by “Hugonis Talebot, Walonis de Roca, Osberni de Ansevilla”, witnessed
by “Gulbertus de Ou, Osbernus de Alberti Villa...Osbernus filius Goiffredi
de Ou...”[1196].
Hugues Archbishop of Rouen confirmed past donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux,
including property "apud Wanevillam" in "feudo Hugonis
Talebot", by charter dated 1137[1197].

i)[JEANNE Talbot. Morandičre states that "Robert
II le jeune d’Estouteville" married "avant le désastre de
Tinchebray…Jehanne Talebot heritičre de l’aisné des surnommés Talebot, barons
de Cleuville", naming her grandfather "Richard
Talebot…compagnon de son voisin Grondebśuf ŕ Hastings" but not her
father, adding that she died early leaving a son[1200]. m (before 1106) as his first wife, ROBERT [II] d’Estouteville, son of ROBERT
[I] d’Estouteville & his wife Béatrice --- (-[before 1138]).]

b)[--- Talbot . The reference to “l’aisné
des surnommés de Talebot” suggests that there was also a “puisné”.
If that is correct, this could have been the same person as Gilbert Talbot or
Geoffrey [I] Talbot, both named below.]

2.[GILBERT Talbot (-after [1101]). Morandičre states that "Maude
d’Estouteville, femme de Gilbert Talebot" was granted the fief of Shrewsbury confiscated from Robert de Montgommery (dated to [1101]), adding that she was
the sister of Robert [I] d’Estouteville[1201].
The reference to the transfer of the Montgommery fief of Shrewsbury to the
Talbot family is evidently anachronistic. No other reference has been found to
Mathilde and her supposed husband. Until further corroboration comes to light,
it is suggested that this information should be treated with caution. mMATHILDE d’Estouteville,
daughter of --- (-after [1101]).]

1.GEOFFREY [I] Talbot ([1050/65]-before 1130). Domesday Book records “Geoffrey Talbot”
holding Liston in Essex from "Hugh de Gournai"[1202]. “Gausfridus
Talebotus et uxor eius Agnes” donated part “de terra Fenge” to
Colchester St. John by undated charter, witnessed by “...Sibilla domini
filia” [who has not yet been identified][1203]. An undated
charter records an agreement between the abbot of Colchester St John and “Gaufridum
Talebot et uxorem eius Agnetem et filium eorundem Gaufridum Talebot”, with
the consent of “Ricardo Lundoniensi episcopo” [therefore dated to before
1127], relating to “ecclesia de Turrituna”[1204]. He presumably
died shortly before the 1129 Pipe Roll in which his son is recorded as making a
fine for “terra patris sui” (see below). mAGNES, daughter of --- (-after 1129). “Gausfridus
Talebotus et uxor eius Agnes” donated part “de terra Fenge” to
Colchester St. John by undated charter, witnessed by “...Sibilla domini
filia” [who has not yet been identified][1205]. Keats-Rohan
says that Agnes “used erroneously to be identified as a de Lacy” and
that she was “possibly a daughter of Helto” (dapifer, recorded in
Domesday Book as holding Swanscombe, Kent from Odo Bishop of Bayeux) but does
not explain the reasoning, although in a later sentence she suggests that the
connection between the Talbot and Lucy families would be explained if “Adeline
or Adelisa, wife of Hugh de Lacy (d.a.1115), was the daughter of Geoffrey and
Agnes”[1206].
An undated charter records an agreement between the abbot of Colchester St John
and “Gaufridum Talebot et uxorem eius Agnetem et filium eorundem Gaufridum
Talebot”, with the consent of “Ricardo Lundoniensi episcopo”
[therefore dated to before 1127], relating to “ecclesia de Turrituna”[1207]. The 1130 Pipe
Roll records "Agnes uxor Gaufr Talebot" in Kent in respect of "dote et maritag suo"[1208].
Geoffrey [I] & his wife had one child:

a)GEOFFREY [II] Talbot (-Hereford 22 Aug 1140, bur Gloucester). An undated charter records an agreement between the abbot of Colchester St
John and “Gaufridum Talebot et uxorem eius Agnetem et filium eorundem Gaufridum
Talebot”, with the consent of “Ricardo Lundoniensi episcopo”
[therefore dated to before 1127], relating to “ecclesia de Turrituna”[1209]. The 1130 Pipe
Roll records "Gaufr Talebot" paying a fine in Kent for "terra patris sui"[1210].
The Gesta Stephani Regis records the capture of "Galfridus…Taleboth,
cognatusque illius Gislebertus de Laceio"[1211]. The
Continuator of Florence of Worcester records the death "XI Kal Sep",
dated to 1140, of "Galefridus Talebotus miles" and his burial
"Glaornć"[1212].
"Walterus de Meduana" (married to Cecily, daughter of Sibylla
de Lacy, possible cousin of Geoffrey [II] Talbot) confirmed to King Henry II
that he held "in capite...xx milites" in Kent which “Galfridus
Tallebot” had held on the death of King Henry I, dated 1166[1213].

1.RICHARD [II] Talbot ([1065/1075]-[after 1100]). His birth date is estimated bearing in
mind the estimated birth date of his son Hugues [III] and on the assumption
that he was somewhat older than his wife, which would have been normal at the
time. If that estimate is correct, Richard [II] Talbot is unlikely to have
been the same person as Richard [I] who is shown above. The chronology indicates
that Richard [II] Talbot could not have been the same person as Richard [III]
who is shown below. If all that is correct, Richard [II] Talbot could have
been a younger brother of Geoffrey [I] who is shown above. No reference has
been found to Richard [II] acting in his own capacity apart from the
confirmations of his donations by King Henry II. If his birth date is correctly
estimated as shown above, those confirmations must have been made some time
after Richard [II] died. mAMICIE
de Gournay, daughter of [HUGUES [III] de Gournay & his wife
Basilie Flaitel] or [GERARD de Gournay & his [first] wife ---] or [GERARD
de Gournay & his [second] wife Edive [Edith] de Warenne] or [---] (before
[1085]-). Her marriage and family connection are indicated by Orderic Vitalis
who records that "Hugo filius Girardi de Gornaco" rebelled
against King Henry I after the marriage of his sister Gundred in Jun [1118],
and captured “municipium...Plessicii” which he granted to "nepoti
eius Hugoni Talabot"[1214].
The passage indicates that Hugh Talbot was at least a young adult at the time,
so not born later than [1100], which would place his mother’s birth no later
than [1085]. There are therefore at least three possibilities for her
parentage. Firstly, if she was the child of Gérard de Gournay by his known
wife Edive de Warenne, Edive would have been born in the early part of her
estimated birth date range shown above and Amicie born soon after the
marriage. Secondly, given that that chronology is tight, Amicie could have
been the daughter of Gérard by an earlier otherwise unrecorded marriage.
Thirdly, the word “nepos” in Orderic could indicate a more distant
family relationship than nephew, maybe first cousin, in which case Amicie could
have been the daughter of Hugues [III] de Gournay, although the more remote the
relationship the less likely the appointment of Richard Talbot as custodian of
the castle by Hugues [IV] de Gournay. On balance, the most likely case appears
to be the second. Her name is indicated by two charters of King Henry II: Henry
II King of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Valmont, including
donations by "…Richardi Tallebot et Amicie uxoris eius et Hugonis et
Willelmi filiorum suorum…", by charter dated to [1181/83][1215]. Henry II King
of England confirmed the possessions of the priory of Sainte-Foi de
Longueville, including donations by "Ricardi Thalebot et Avitie uxoris
sue et Hugonis filii sui", by charter dated to [Mar/Jun] 1189[1216]. Richard [II] &
his wife had two children:

a)HUGH [II] Talbot (before [1100]-). His parentage is indicated
by Orderic Vitalis who records that "Hugo filius Girardi de Gornaco"
rebelled against King Henry I after the marriage of his sister Gundred in Jun
[1118], and captured “municipium...Plessicii” which he granted to "nepoti
eius Hugoni Talabot"[1217].
His birth date is estimated is estimated assuming that he was a young adult at
the time. Henry II King of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of
Valmont, including donations made by "…Richardi Tallebot et Amicie
uxoris eius et Hugonis et Willelmi filiorum suorum…", by charter dated
to [1181/83][1218].
Henry II King of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Valmont,
including donations made by "Hugonis Talebot…eiusdem Hugonis et
Willelmi fratris sui", by charter dated to [1177/89][1219]. Henry II King
of England confirmed the possessions of the priory of Sainte-Foi de
Longueville, including donations made by "Ricardi Thalebot et Avitie
uxoris sue et Hugonis filii sui" and by "Hugonis Talebot
senis…Hugonis Talebot junioris", by charter dated to [Mar/Jun] 1189[1220].

b)WILLIAM Talbot . Henry II King
of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Valmont, including
donations by "…Richardi Tallebot et Amicie uxoris eius et Hugonis et
Willelmi filiorum suorum…", by charter dated to [1181/83][1221]. Henry II King
of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Valmont, including
donations by "Hugonis Talebot…eiusdem Hugonis et Willelmi fratris sui",
by charter dated to [1177/89][1222].
same person as...?WILLIAM Talbot
(-after 1166). Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer,
in 1166, record that "Willelmus Tallebot" held one knight’s
fee from "Roberti filii Regis" in Devon[1223].

1.HUGH [III] Talbot (before 1105-). His birth date is estimated on the
assumption that he was older than his wife. If that is correct, he could have been
the same person as Hugh [II] Talbot who is shown above. In addition, as noted
below, Hugh [III] Talbot may have been the same person as Hugh [IV] who is
shown below. m (divorced) as her first
husband, BEATRIX
de Mandeville, daughter of WILLIAM de Mandeville & his wife
Marguerite de Rie ([1105]-[Rickling, Essex] 19 Apr [1197 or before], bur Walden
Abbey). A manuscript listing property of Walden abbey states, quoting a
charter of Stephen King of England dated 1147, that “sororem suam…Beatricem”
(referring to "Galfridus Essexić comes") married "Hugoni
Talebot" from whom she was divorced and secondly "Willielmo de
Saye"[1224].
She married secondly William de Say.
She became the heiress of her nephew William de Mandeville Earl of Essex, her
son by her second husband, Geoffrey, being allowed to occupy her place in view
of her age[1225].
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records that “Beatrix de
Mandavilla domina de Say, soror Galfridi primi, fundatoris, et amita Willielmi”
succeeded her nephew[1226].
The History of the foundation of Walden abbey records the death in 1200 of “Beatrix
de Say, soror fundatoris nostri et uxor Willielmi de Say” and her burial in
the abbey[1227].

1.HUGH [IV] Talbot (-after 1162). From a chronological point
of view, Hugh [IV] Talbot may have been the same person as Hugh [III], on the
assumption that Hugh [IV]’s four sons were adult when named in 1162. “...Hugone
Talbot...” witnessed the charter dated to [1140/44] under which “Robertus
de Ver constabularius regis Anglić et Adeluda filia Hugonis de Monteforte uxor
mea” donated property to Monks Horton[1228].
Hugh Talbot granted a rent in Feltwell to Beaubec abbey, with the consent of
his wife Ermentrude and sons Gerard, Geoffrey, Hugh and Richard, by charter
dated 1162[1229].
[The Red Book of the Exchequer records enfeoffments in the duchy of Normandy in [1172], "Hugo Talebot" with one knight "in baillia
Galfridi de Bleville, de Caleto"[1230].
"…Hugone Talebot…" subscribed the charter dated to [1179]
under which Henry II King of England confirmed a donation by "Robertus
de Fay" to "comiti Willelmo de Maundevilla"[1231]. It is not
certain to which Hugh Talbot these two entries refer.] mERMENTRUDE,
daughter of --- (-after 1162). Hugh Talbot granted a rent in Feltwell to
Beaubec abbey, with the consent of his wife Ermentrude and sons Gerard,
Geoffrey, Hugh and Richard, by charter dated 1162[1232]. Hugh [IV]
& his wife had four children:

a)GERARD Talbot (-after [1181/89]).
Hugh Talbot granted a rent in Feltwell to Beaubec abbey, with the consent of
his wife Ermentrude and sons Gerard, Geoffrey, Hugh and Richard, by charter
dated 1162[1233].
"…Ger[ardo] Talebot…" subscribed the charter dated to
[1181/89] under which Henry II King of England granted land to "Waltero
ostiario de Camera"[1234].

b)GEOFFREY Talbot . Hugh Talbot
granted a rent in Feltwell to Beaubec abbey, with the consent of his wife
Ermentrude and sons Gerard, Geoffrey, Hugh and Richard, by charter dated 1162[1235].

c)HUGH [V] Talbot . Hugh Talbot granted a rent in Feltwell
to Beaubec abbey, with the consent of his wife Ermentrude and sons Gerard,
Geoffrey, Hugh and Richard, by charter dated 1162[1236].

d)RICHARD [IV] Talbot . Hugh Talbot granted a rent in Feltwell
to Beaubec abbey, with the consent of his wife Ermentrude and sons Gerard,
Geoffrey, Hugh and Richard, by charter dated 1162[1237].

No indication has been found about how the following three individuals
may have been related to the other branches of the Talbot family which are
shown above:

1.ALURED Talbot (-after 1166). The
Red Book of the Exchequer records "Alvredus Taleboth" holding
one knight’s fee under Alured de Lincoln in Dorset in 1166[1238].

His possible link with the Lacy family, noted below,
suggests that Richard [III] Talbot may have been a descendant of Geoffrey [I]
Talbot (see above), whose probable connections with Lacy are discussed above.

1.RICHARD [III] Talbot (-after [1174]). Henry II King of England granted "manerium de Lintona…terram de Cottona" to "Ricardo
Talebot" by charter dated to [1156/58][1243]. The 1155 Pipe
Roll records "Hugo de Longo campo et Ric Talebot in Lintun et Wintun"
in Herefordshire[1244].
Richard’s family connection with Hugh de Longchamp, suggested by this entry,
has not been ascertained. Thomas Stapleton, in his "Observations on
the Great Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy" on the roll dated 1198,
states that "the families of Longchamp and Lacy had, it seems,
intermarried"[1245].
If that is correct, it is likely that Richard [III] Talbot was closely related
to Geoffrey [II] Talbot, whose mother may have been Agnes [de Lacy] (see
above), maybe his son. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Ricardo
Talebot iv m" in Hereford in [1158/59][1246]. Military fee
certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Ricardi
de Candos" granted one half of one knight’s fee to "Ricardo
Tallebaut" in Herefordshire[1247].
The Red Book of the Exchequer records enfeoffments in the duchy of Normandy in [1172], "Ricardus Talebot" with one knight "in baillia
Galfridi de Bleville, de Caleto"[1248].
The Testa de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which
records that "Ricardus Talebot" previously held "feudum
i militis apud Linton" in Herefordshire, granted by King Henry II,
which was now held by "Gilbertus filius eius"[1249]. Michael Tutty
records that Richard Talbot went to Ireland as part of the first Anglo-Norman
invasion and “was granted the lordship of Malahide by Henry II King of England
about 1174”, but does not cite the primary source on which this information is
based[1250].
m ---. The name of Richard Talbot's
wife is not known. Richard [III] & his wife had one child:

a)GILBERT Talbot of Linton (-before
13 Feb 1231). The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Gilbertus
Tallebot" holding one knight’s fee in Hereford in [1210/12][1251]. The Testa
de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Ricardus
Talebot" previously held "feudum i militis apud Linton"
in Herefordshire, granted by King Henry II, which was now held by "Gilbertus
filius eius"[1252].
Henry III King of England ordered "…Gillebertus Talebot…" to
enquire into the state of the forests "de comitatu Herefordie"
dated [Jul] 1219[1253].
m ---. The name of Gilbert Talbot's
wife is not known. Gilbert & his wife had one child:

i)RICHARD [V] Talbot of Linton (-before 13 Apr 1234). m
([1219/24]) as her second husband, ALINE Basset,
widow of DREUX de Montagu,
daughter of ALAN Basset of Wycombe, Buckinghamshire & his second wife Aline
de Gai. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in Dorset, dated 1219, which includes "Aluina que fuit uxor Drogonis de Monte Acuto
est de donatione domini regis", adding that "est in custodia
Alani Basset per Regem Johannem et est maritanda et terra sua in Pideltun valet
xx.l"[1254].
"Alan Basset" made a fine "by Richard Talbot"
for marrying "Aline who was the wife of Drogo de Montagu…without the
king’s licence", dated [Oct] 1224[1255].
Richard [V] & his wife had [one possible child]:

(1)[GILBERT Talbot (-before 8 Sep 1274, bur Wormesley
Priory, Herefordshire). The Complete
Peerage states that there is no evidence that Gilbert was Richard Talbot's
son but that this parentage is suggested by the succession of first names in
the line of descent[1256].
Inquisitions after a writ dated 8 Sep "2 Edw I" following the
death of "Gilbert Talebot" name “Richard his son aged 24
and more is his next heir”[1257].]
mGWENLLIAN, daughter
of RHYS Mechyll Lord of Dynevor & his wife Matilda de Briouse. Wrottesley
shows "Rees, Wenchiliana, Margaret, Dughrica" as the children
of "Lewellyn ap Rees" in relation to a claim by "Gilbert
Talbot chivaler, Res ap Howel ap Willym and Walter ap Jevan ab Lewellyn"
against Henry Earl of Lancaster and Blanche his wife for "the castle
and commote of Tokennyn", adding that Gwenllian was mother of Richard
Talbot, grandmother of Gilbert, great-grandmother of Richard, and
great-great-grandmother of "Gilbert the plaintiff"[1258]. Gilbert &
his wife had one child:

(a)RICHARD [VI] Talbot
([1249/50]-1306). Inquisitions after a writ
dated 8 Sep "2 Edw I" following the death of "Gilbert
Talebot" name “Richard his son aged 24 and more is his next heir”[1259].

RICHARD [VI] Talbot, son of GILBERT Talbot & his wife Gwenthlian of Dynevor ([1249/50]-before 3 Sep 1306). Inquisitions after a writ dated 8 Sep "2
Edw I" following the death of "Gilbert Talebot" name
“Richard his son aged 24 and more is his next heir”[1260]. Wrottesley
shows "Rees, Wenchiliana, Margaret, Dughrica" as the children
of "Lewellyn ap Rees" in relation to a claim by "Gilbert
Talbot chivaler, Res ap Howel ap Willym and Walter ap Jevan ab Lewellyn"
against Henry Earl of Lancaster and Blanche his wife for "the castle
and commote of Tokennyn", adding that Gwenllian was mother of Richard
Talbot, grandmother of Gilbert, great-grandmother of Richard, and
great-great-grandmother of "Gilbert the plaintiff"[1261].

1.GILBERT Talbot (18 Oct 1276-Eccleswall 24 Feb 1346). Wrottesley shows "Rees, Wenchiliana,
Margaret, Dughrica" as the children of "Lewellyn ap Rees"
in relation to a claim by "Gilbert Talbot chivaler, Res ap Howel ap
Willym and Walter ap Jevan ab Lewellyn" against Henry Earl of
Lancaster and Blanche his wife for "the castle and commote of Tokennyn",
adding that Gwenllian was mother of Richard Talbot, grandmother of Gilbert,
great-grandmother of Richard, and great-great-grandmother of "Gilbert
the plaintiff"[1262].
He was one of those responsible for the death of Piers Gaveston, but was
pardoned in 1313[1263].
He was summoned to parliament 27 Jan 1332, whereby he is held to have become Lord Talbot. mANNE le
Botiler, daughter of WILLIAM le Botiler of Wem, Shropshire & his
wife ---. Gilbert & his wife had one child:

a)RICHARD Talbot ([1305]-1356). Wrottesley
shows "Rees, Wenchiliana, Margaret, Dughrica" as the children
of "Lewellyn ap Rees" in relation to a claim by "Gilbert
Talbot chivaler, Res ap Howel ap Willym and Walter ap Jevan ab Lewellyn"
against Henry Earl of Lancaster and Blanche his wife for "the castle
and commote of Tokennyn", adding that Gwenllian was mother of Richard
Talbot, grandmother of Gilbert, great-grandmother of Richard, and
great-great-grandmother of "Gilbert the plaintiff"[1264]. Lord Talbot.

(b)PHILIPPA Talbot (1367-2/3 May 1417). m firstlyROBERT de Asheton Constable of Dover Castle (-9 Jan 1384). m secondlyMATTHEW de
Gournay, son of --- ([1310]-26 Sep 1406). m thirdly (before 24 Feb 1408) as his first wife,
JOHN
Tiptoft of Tiptoft, son of PAYN Tiptoft [Tybetot] & his wife
Agnes Wroth of Enfield, Middlesex (-27 Jan 1443). He was summoned to
Parliament in 1426 whereby he is held to have become Lord Tiptoft.

(c)RICHARD Talbot
(1370-1382).

(d)ELEANOR Talbot
(1372-1390). A nun.

(e)JOHN Talbot
(1374-1383).

3.THOMAS
Talbot ([1287]-). A priest.

RICHARD Talbot,
son of GILBERT Lord Talbot & his wife Anne le Botiler ([1305]-23 Oct 1356). Wrottesley shows "Rees, Wenchiliana,
Margaret, Dughrica" as the children of "Lewellyn ap Rees"
in relation to a claim by "Gilbert Talbot chivaler, Res ap Howel ap
Willym and Walter ap Jevan ab Lewellyn" against Henry Earl of
Lancaster and Blanche his wife for "the castle and commote of Tokennyn",
adding that Gwenllian was mother of Richard Talbot, grandmother of Gilbert,
great-grandmother of Richard, and great-great-grandmother of "Gilbert
the plaintiff"[1265].
He was summoned to parliament 27 Jan 1332, whereby he is held to have become Lord Talbot.

1.GILBERT Talbot ([1332]-Roales, Spain 24 Apr 1387). Wrottesley shows "Rees, Wenchiliana,
Margaret, Dughrica" as the children of "Lewellyn ap Rees"
in relation to a claim by "Gilbert Talbot chivaler, Res ap Howel ap
Willym and Walter ap Jevan ab Lewellyn" against Henry Earl of
Lancaster and Blanche his wife for "the castle and commote of Tokennyn",
adding that Gwenllian was mother of Richard Talbot, grandmother of Gilbert,
great-grandmother of Richard, and great-great-grandmother of "Gilbert
the plaintiff"[1266].
He succeeded his father in 1356 as Lord Talbot. He died of plague[1267]. m firstly (before 8 Sep 1352) PERNEL Butler, daughter of JAMES Butler Earl of Ormond & his wife Eleanor de Bohun (-1368). m secondly (before 16 Nov 1379) as her second
husband, JOAN
de Stafford, widow of JOHN Cherleton Lord Cherleton,
daughter of RALPH de Stafford Earl of Stafford & his second wife Margaret
de Audley (-before 1397). Lord Gilbert & his first wife had one child:

a)RICHARD Talbot ([1361]-London 8/9 Sep 1395). He was summoned to Parliament 3 Mar 1384, in
consequence of his marriage to the heiress of Strange, whereby he is held to
have become Lord Talbot[1268].
m (before 23 Aug 1383) as her first
husband, ANKARET Le Strange,
daughter of JOHN Le Strange Lord Strange of Blackmere & his wife Mary FitzAlan of Arundel ([1361]-1 Jun 1413). She succeeded her father 23 Aug 1383 as Baroness
Strange, suo iure. She married secondly ([8 Mar/4 Jul] 1401) as his
second wife, Thomas
Neville Lord Furnivalle. Lord Richard & his wife had four
children:

i)GILBERT Talbot (1383-Rouen 19 Oct 1418). He succeeded his father in 1396 as Lord Talbot. He succeeded his mother in 1413 as Lord Strange [of Blackmere]. He died at the
siege of Rouen. Betrothed ([20 May
1392]) to JOAN of England,
daughter of THOMAS "of Woodstock" Duke of Gloucester & his wife Eleanor de Bohun (1384-16 Aug 1400, bur Walden Abbey, Essex). m
([1415]) as her first husband, BRITES de
[1269][Sousa, daughter of LOPES Diaz de Sousa & his wife ---] (-25 Dec 1447, bur East
Shefford, Berkshire). She married secondly (before 1423) Thomas Pettiplace
of East Shefford, Berkshire. Lord Gilbert & his wife had one child:

JOHN Talbot,
son of RICHARD Talbot Lord Talbot & his wife Ankaret Lestrange Baroness
Strange (1384-killed in battle Castillon, Dordogne 17 Jul 1453, bur St Alkmund's, Whitchurch, Shropshire). He succeeded
his niece in 1421 as Lord Talbot, Lord Strange. King Henry VI created him Comte de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis in 1434. He was created Earl of Shrewsbury
20 May 1442, and Earl of Waterford in Ireland 17 Jul 1446.

1.JOHN Talbot ([1413]-killed in battle Northampton 10 Jul 1460, bur Worksop Priory). "John Talbot kt, lord of
Furnyvale, son and heir apparent of John earl of Shrewsbury"
quit-claimed his possession of the manor of Munden Furnyvale and the priory of
Rownehay, Hertfordshire by charter dated 14 Nov "26 Hen VI"[1271]. He succeeded
his father in 1453 as Earl of Shrewsbury.

4.ELIZABETH Talbot(-[6 Nov 1506/10 May 1507]). Her
parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter of "John duke of Norfolk", dated 30 Jun "29 Hen VI", under which he granted the
manor of Weston near Baldok, Hertfordshire, formerly belonging to "Elizabeth
his grandmother", to "John Mowbray earl Warren and Surrey and
Elizabeth his wife, daughter of John earl of Shrewsbury"[1272]. m (before 27 Nov 1448) JOHN Mowbray, son of JOHN Mowbray Duke of Norfolk & his wife Eleanor Bourchier d'Eu (18 Oct 1444-Framlingham
Castle, Suffolk 16/17 Jan 1476, bur Thetford). He was created Earl of Surrey
and Warenne 24 Mar 1451. He succeeded his father in 1461 as Duke of Norfolk.

5.HUMPHREY Talbot .

6.LOUIS Talbot .

7.JOHN Talbot (-17 Jul 1453). He was created
Lord and Baorn of Lisle in 1445, and Viscount Lisle in 1451. m as her second husband, JOAN Chedder, widow of RICHARD Stafford,
daughter of THOMAS Chedder & his wife Isabel Scobhull ([1425]-15 Jul
1464). John Talbot & his wife had three children:

8.ELEANOR Talbot (-30 Jun 1468). The
Memoirs of Philip de Comines record that the bishop of Bath “discovered to
the duke of Gloucester that his brother king Edward” had married (before he
married the queen), the bishop performing the ceremony “nobody was present
but they two and himself”[1273].
The declaration of nullity of the marriage of Edward IV and Elizabeth Wydeville (25 Jun 1483 by the Act of Parliament “Titulus Regius”) was based on his
alleged pre-contract of marriage with Eleanor Butler. The Titulus Regius 23
Jan 1483 (O.S.) records that “King Edward was...maryed...to...Dame Elianor
Butteler doughter of the old Earl of Shrewesbury, with whom the same King
Edward had made a precontracte of matrimonie...bifore he made the...pretensed
mariage with...Elizabeth Grey”[1274].
mTHOMAS
Butler, son of RALPH Boteler Lord Sudeley & his first wife
Elizabeth Hende née --- (-[1450/68]). Mistress:
of EDWARD Duke
of York, son of RICHARD Duke of York & his wife Cecily Neville (Rouen 28 Apr 1442-Palace of Westminster 9 Apr 1483, bur St George’s Chapel, Windsor). He succeeded in 1461 as EDWARD IV King of England.
The declaration of nullity of the marriage of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Wydeville (25 Jun 1483 by the Act of Parliament “Titulus Regius”) was based on
his alleged pre-contract of marriage with Eleanor Butler.

JOHN Talbot,
son of JOHN Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury & his first wife Matilda Neville Baroness Furnivalle ([1413]-killed in battle Northampton 10 Jul 1460, bur
Worksop Priory). "John
Talbot kt, lord of Furnyvale, son and heir apparent of John earl of Shrewsbury"
quit-claimed his possession of the manor of Munden Furnyvale and the priory of
Rownehay, Hertfordshire by charter dated 14 Nov "26 Hen VI"[1276]. He succeeded
his father in 1453 as Earl of Shrewsbury.

b)THOMAS Talbot . A manuscript
pedigree dated to [1500] names "Katharine Countess of Shrewsbury…"
as daughter of "…Anne Duchess of Buckingham…", and mother of
"George Earl of Shrewsbury that now is, Thomas Talbot"[1281].

ii)ELIZABETH Talbot. mJOHN Littleton, son of WILLIAM Littleton of Frankley & his first wife Ellen Walsh of Wanlip, Leicestershire (-17
May 1532). They were ancestors of the Viscounts Cobham, created 1718.

iii)MARY Talbot . mTHOMAS Astley of Patshull.

Gilbert had four illegitimate
children by unknown mistresses:

iv)HUMPHREY Talbot .

v)GEOFFREY Talbot .

vi)WALTER Talbot .

vii)ELEANOR Talbot . mGEOFFROY
Sutton [Dudley].

b)HUMPHREY Talbot .

Gilbert & his second wife had
one child:

c)JOHN Talbot of Albrighton, Shropshire (-10 Sep 1549). He was ancestor of the Earls of Shrewsbury from 1618 to 1856.

The earldom of Surrey was granted by King William II to
William de Warenne in 1088, as a reward for his support in crushing a
rebellion. The daughter and heiress of his grandson, William [III] de Warenne,
married as her second husband Hamelin d’Anjou, illegitimate brother of King
Henry II, who became Earl of Surrey by right of his wife and adopted the
Warenne name. After the death in 1347 without legitimate heirs of John de
Warenne Earl of Surrey, the earldom was inherited by his nephew Richard
FitzAlan Earl of Arundel, who was the son of the deceased earl’s only sister
and whose family is shown under the Earls of Arundel.

WILLIAM [I] de Warenne,
son of RAOUL de Warenne & his [first wife Beatrice ---] ([1035/40]-Lewes 24
Jun 1088, bur Lewes Priory). There is
some doubt about the identity of the mother of William de Warenne. Guillaume
of Jumičges names “Willelmus postea comes Surreić...” as Raoul’s son by
his wife Beatrice[1282].
However, an undated charter, quoted more fully below, names them "Rodulfus
et uxor eius…Emma ac filii eorum Rodulfus et Willelmus"[1283]. As documents
date Raoul’s marriage to Emma in [1053/59], the birth of their children of
Raoul’s second marriage would be dated to [1055/65]. However, reports quoted
below indicate that Guillaume de Warenne was active as an adult in Normandy
before the English invasion in 1066, which would place his birth to [1035/40].
This all suggests that Guillaume of Jumičges is correct and that the children
were born from their father’s first marriage. Orderic Vitalis records, in
recounting a death-bed speech of William I King of England, that "castrum…Mortui
Mari" was granted to "Guillelmo de Guarenna consanguineo eius"
after it was confiscated from "Rogerium de Mortuomari" who had
helped the escape of a French prisoner after defeating troops of Henri King of
France in 1054 "apud Mortuum-Mare"[1284]. According to
the Complete Peerage, in [1054], he acquired land at Bellencombre, whose
castle became the headquarters of the Warenne family in Normandy, and in 1066
took part in the invasion of England in 1066 and was rewarded with land in 13
counties[1285].
Orderic Vitalis names “...Willermus de Warenna et Hugo Pincerna...”
among the leading lords under Guillaume II Duke of Normandy[1286]. Orderic
Vitalis names “...Hugo de Grentemaisnilio et Guillermus de Garenna...”
among those who took part in the battle of Hastings[1287]. Orderic
Vitalis records that King William installed “Guillermum Osberni filium”
at his new fortress at Winchester (“intra mśnia Guentć”) and appointed
him “vice sua toti regno versus Aquilonem”, while he granted “Doveram...totamque
Cantiam” to “Odoni fratri suo”, and thus he entrusted “his duobus
prćfecturam Anglić”, seconded by “Hugonem de Grentemaisnilio et Hugonem
de Monteforti, Guillelmumque de Garenna”, dated to 1067[1288]. Orderic
Vitalis says the king "gave Surrey" to William de Warenne in the
chronicler's description of post-conquest grants made by King William, without
specifying that he was created earl[1289].
Orderic Vitalis records that King William I granted "Sutregiam"
to "Guillelmo de Guarenna" who had married "Gundredam
sororem Gherbodi"[1290].
"Hugo de Flamenvilla" sold property "quam tenebat de
domino suo Rodulfo de Warethana in Amundi Villć…et in Maltevilla…[et] in
Flamenvilla" by undated charter which also records that later "supra
memoratus Rodulfus et uxor eius…Emma ac filii eorum Rodulfus et Willelmus"
confirmed the agreement, signed by "…ipsius Hugonis de Flamenvilla,
Rotberti filii eius, Gisleberti filii eiusdem…"[1291]. A charter
dated 1074 records that "Rodulfus de Warenna eiusque conjux…Emma cum
filiis suis Rodulfo…atque Willelmo" sold land in "quattuor
villarum Caletensis pagi, Maltevillć…Flamenvillć, Amundi Villć et Anglicevillć"
to Sainte-Trinité de Rouen, as well as "totius Osulfi Villć eiusdem
Caletensis pagi" sold by "Guillelmo filio Rogerii filii
Hugonis episcopi"[1292].
Orderic Vitalis records, in recounting a death-bed speech of William I King of
England, that "castrum…Mortui Mari" was granted to "Guillelmo
de Guarenna consanguineo eius" after it was confiscated from "Rogerium
de Mortuomari" who had helped the escape of a French prisoner after
defeating troops of Henri King of France in 1054 "apud Mortuum-Mare"[1293]. The
chronology of the family shows that the grant to William de Warenne must have
occurred several years after the confiscation from Roger de Mortimer. “…Willielmi
de Guarenna…” witnessed the charter dated 1082 under which William I King
of England granted land at Covenham to the church of St Calais[1294]. Domesday Book
records land held by “William de Warenne” in Fratton in Portsdown
Hundred in Hampshire; numerous holdings in Norfolk[1295]. Orderic
Vitalis says the king "gave Surrey" to William de Warenne in
the chronicler's description of post-conquest grants made by King William,
without specifying that he was created earl[1296]. Orderic
Vitalis records that in Jan 1086 “Guillelmus de Warenna et Baldricus de
Chitreio Nicolai filius, atque Gislebertus de Aquila”, wanting to avenge
the death of “Richerii fratris sui” [Richer de Laigle], unsuccessfully
attacked the besiegers of the castle of Sainte-Suzanne[1297]. He supported
King William II against the rebels led by Eudes Bishop of Bayeux and Robert
Comte de Mortain in early 1088 and was rewarded by being created Earl of
Surrey in [late Apr] 1088: Orderic Vitalis records that
King William II appointed “Guilelmum de Guarenna” as “comitem
Suthregić”, and adds that he was later buried at Lewes, dated to [1088/89][1298]. He and his immediate successors usually styled themselves
"Earl de Warenne". He was mortally wounded at the siege of Pevensey[1299]. William I
King of England donated property in Norfolk to Lewes priory, for the souls of “…Gulielmi
de Warenna et uxoris suć Gundfredć filić meć” by charter dated to
[1080/86], witnessed by "…Michael de Tona…Milonis Crispini…"[1300].

m firstly (1070) GUNDRED,
sister of GERBOD "the Fleming" Earl of Chester, daughter of ---
(-Castle Acre, Norfolk 27 May 1085, bur Lewes Priory). Orderic Vitalis records
that King William I granted "Sutregiam" to "Guillelmo
de Guarenna" who had married "Gundredam sororem Gherbodi"[1301]. "Willelmus de Warenna…Surreie comes [et] Gundrada uxor mea" founded
Lewes Priory as a cell of Cluny by charter dated 1080[1302]. This charter
also names "domine mee Matildis regine, matris uxoris mee",
specifying that the queen gave "mansionem quoque Carlentonam nomine"
to Gundred. It is presumably on this basis that some secondary works claim, it
appears incorrectly, that Gundred was the daughter of William I King of
England. Weir asserts that the charter in question "has been proved
spurious"[1303],
although it is not certain what other elements in the text indicate that this
is likely to be the case. Assuming the charter is genuine, it is presumably
possible that "matris" was intended in the context to indicate
a quasi-maternal relationship, such as foster-mother or godmother. The same
relationship is referred to in the charter dated to [1080/86] under which
William I King of England donated property in Norfolk to Lewes priory, for the
souls of “…Gulielmi de Warenna et uxoris suć Gundfredć filić meć”[1304]. Gundred died
in childbirth. The necrology of Longpont records the death “VII Kal Jun”
of “Gondreda comitissa”[1305].

m secondly
([1085/88]) [MARIE], sister of RICHARD Guet, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the Annals of Bermondsey which
record the donation in 1098 by “Ricardus Guet frater comitissć Warennć”
of “manerium de Cowyk” to the monastery[1306]. As William de
Warenne’s son must have been below marriageable age before his father died,
this reference can only apply to a second wife of William de Warenne senior. [The
necrology of Longpont records the death “XIV Kal Oct” of “Marie
comitisse de ---ranna”[1307].
It is not certain that the incomplete place name indicates “Warenna”. However,
two other references to the Warenne family are included in the same necrology.
If this hypothesis is correct, the second wife of Earl William is the only
countess whose name is not otherwise recorded so the entry could relate to her.]

William [I] & his first wife had three children:

1.WILLIAM[II] de Warenne (-[11
May] 1138, bur Lewes Priory). Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of Williame de Warenne
Earl of Surrey, “prćfati consulis filii Guillelmus et Rainaldus”
succeeded “cum Gundreda matre sua” [incorrect, as their mother was
already deceased], dated to 1089[1308]. "Willelmo et Reynaldo filiis et heredibus meis" are named in the charter of "Willelmus de Warenna…Surreie
comes" dated 1080[1309].
He succeeded his father in 1088 as Earl of Surrey, though usually styled
Earl de Warenne.

2.EDIVE [Edith] ([1072/80]-after
1155). Guillaume of
Jumičges records that ”Giraldus” left for Jerusalem “cum uxore sua
Edithua sorore Willelmi comitis de Warenna”, who married secondly “Drogoni
de Monceio”, by whom she had “unum filium...Drogonem”[1310]. Her second
marriage is confirmed by Orderic Vitalis who names "Hugo filius Girardi
de Gornaco" and "Drogo, vitricus eius"[1311]. Her birth
date is indicated bearing in mind that she had children by both her marriages.
The date of her first marriage is estimated assuming that she was about 12
years old at the time. m firstly ([1084/92])
[as his second wife,] GERARD
de Gournay Seigneur de Gournay-en-Bray, son of HUGUES [III] Seigneur de Gournay & his wife Basilia Fleitel (-Palestine after 1104). He and his wife
participated in the First Crusade but he died before the capture of Jerusalem[1312]. m secondlyDREUX [I] Seigneur de Moncy, son
of ---.

3.RAINALD (before 1080-before
1118). Orderic Vitalis records that, after the death of
Williame de Warenne Earl of Surrey, “prćfati consulis filii Guillelmus et
Rainaldus” succeeded “cum Gundreda matre sua” [incorrect, as their
mother was already deceased], dated to 1089[1313]. "Willelmo et Reynaldo filiis et heredibus meis" are named in the charter of "Willelmus de Warenna…Surreie
comes" dated 1080[1314].
He inherited his mother's possessions in Flanders. He supported Robert "Courthose" against his brother Henry I King of England, was captured in 1106
but released before the battle of Tinchebrai[1315].

The precise relationship between the following family, noted
in the source quoted below as “de progenie comitis Warennie ex parte patris”,
and the main Warenne family has not yet been ascertained.

1.MEINFELIN . m ---. The name of Meinfelin’s wife is not
known. Meinfelin & his wife had one child:

a)HAMON (-May 1184). The Rotuli de Dominabus of 1185
records property “in Wulrintone” held by “Hamo filius Hamonis filii
Meinfelin…xx annorum”, adding that his father died “die Veneris ante
Ascensionem”, that he is “de progenie comitis Warennie ex parte patris”[1316]. mMATILDA Mauduit,
daughter of WILLIAM Mauduit & his wife Matilda de Hanslope (-after 1184).
The Rotuli de Dominabus of 1185 records property “in Wulrintone”
held by “Hamo filius Hamonis filii Meinfelin…xx annorum”, adding that
his father died “die Veneris ante Ascensionem”, that he is “nepos
Willelmi Mauduit ex parte matris”[1317].
The Rotuli de Dominabus of 1185 records property “in Stokes” held
by “Matilda que fuit uxor Hamonis Meinfelini”[1318]. Hamon &
his wife had five children:

i)four daughters, married in 1184. The Rotuli de Dominabus of 1185
records property “in Wulrintone” held by “Hamo filius Hamonis filii
Meinfelin…xx annorum”, adding that he has “tres sorores datas, et i
monialem”[1319].

ii)HAMON ([1164/65]-). The Rotuli
de Dominabus of 1185 records property “in Wulrintone” held by “Hamo
filius Hamonis filii Meinfelin…xx annorum”, adding that his father died “die
Veneris ante Ascensionem”, that he has “tres sorores datas, et i
monialem”, that he is “de progenie comitis Warennie ex parte patris”
and “nepos Willelmi Mauduit ex parte matris”[1320].

WILLIAM [II] de Warenne, son of WILLIAM [I] de Warenne Earl of Surrey & his first wife Gundred --- (-[11 May] 1138, bur
Lewes Priory). Orderic
Vitalis records that, after the death of Williame de Warenne Earl of Surrey, “prćfati
consulis filii Guillelmus et Rainaldus” succeeded “cum Gundreda matre
sua” [incorrect, as their mother was already deceased], dated to 1089[1322]. "Willelmo et Reynaldo filiis et heredibus meis" are named in the charter of "Willelmus de Warenna…Surreie
comes" dated 1080[1323].
He succeeded his father in 1088 as Earl of Surrey, though usually styled
Earl de Warenne. He supported Robert Duke of Normandy in 1101 against his
brother Henry I King of England, who confiscated his lands in England in consequence although they were restored in 1103[1324].
"…Guillaume comte de Varennes…" witnessed the undated charter
under which Robert III Duke of Normandy donated property to Saint-Etienne de
Caen[1325].
"Guillelmus filius Guillelmi de Vuarenna" confirmed donations
of property to Saint-Victor-en-Caux by "patre meo", for the
soul of "uxoris mee Ysabel", by undated charter (a copy of
which is attached to a late-12th century transcription of a charter under which
Hugh de Mortimer confirmed donations to the monastery), witnessed by "Gislebertus
de Grenosavilla, Ysabel comitissa, Radulfus filius comitis…"[1326]. “W comes
de Warenna et Isabella comitissa uxor mea necnon filii nostri Willelmus…et
Radulfus” donated property to Castle Acre Priory by undated charter[1327]. The necrology
of Longpont records the death “V Id Mai” of “Guillermus comes de
Garenna”[1328].

1.WILLIAM[III] de Warenne
([1119]-killed in battle Laodicea 19 Jan 1147). Guillaume of Jumičges records that ”secundus
Willelmus de Warenna comes Surreić...tertius Willelmus filius eius” was
born to “Elizabeth filia Hugonis Magni comitis Viromandorum”, who had
first married “Roberto comiti Mellenti” by whom she had “tres filios
et totidem filias”[1333].
William de Garenne donated property to St Faith, Longueville by charter dated
to [1130], witnessed by "Ysabel comitissa uxor comitis et Willelmo et
Radulfo filii eorum"[1334].
“W comes de Warenna et Isabella comitissa uxor mea necnon filii nostri
Willelmus…et Radulfus” donated property to Castle Acre Priory by undated
charter[1335].
He succeeded his father in 1138 as Earl of Surrey. An undated charter
of ”Johannes comes Warennć” confirmed earlier donations to Thetford
Priory by “Willielmus comes Warennić” for the souls of “Willielmi
comitis patris mei…matris meć Isabellć et fratrum meorum Radulphi Warennić et
Reginaldi Warennić”[1336].
Robert of Torigny records that "tercii Willermi comitis de Guarenna"
accompanied Louis VII King of France to Jerusalem and died there[1337]. William of
Tyre records "comes Guarenna...Galcherius de Montiay, Evrardus de
Bretol, Berus de Magnac…" among those killed in battle at Laodicea, in early 1148 (N.S.)[1338].
m as her first husband, ELA de Ponthieu, daughter
of GUILLAUME [I] "Talvas" Comte d'Alençon & his wife Hélie de
Bourgogne [Capet] (-10 Dec 1174). Guillaume of Jumičges records that ”Willelmum
Talavatium” married “Ala...quć fuerat antea uxor ducis Burgundić”
[incorrect], and had “duos filios et totidem filias” of whom “altera”
married “tertio Willelmi de Warenna comiti...Surreić”[1339]. She married
secondly (1152 or before) as his second wife, Patrick Earl of Salisbury.
Her second marriage is confirmed by Robert of Torigny who refers to the wife of
"comes Patricius" as "filia Guillermi comitis Pontivi,
matre comitisse de Warenna"[1340].
Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury wrote to “Alć comitissć Warennć”
concerning the retention from the monks of Lewes of tithes from her dower
lands, dated to [1162/74][1341]. The register of Lewes priory records the
death “IV Id Dec” in 1174 of “domina Ala comitissa Surregić filia
comitis de Belesme et uxor Willielmi tertii...anno xxvi post virum suum” and
states that it is not known where she was buried (“ubi sepulta est nescitur”)[1342]. William [III] & his wife had one child:

a)ISABELLE de Warenne (-[12 Jul 1203], bur Chapter House, Lewes). She succeeded her father in
1148 as Ctss of Surrey, suo iure. Robert of Torigny records that
"filiam tercii Guillermi de Warenna" married "Guillermus
filius Stephani regis"[1343].
Robert of Torigny records the marriage in 1164 of "Hamelinus naturalis
frater regis Henrici" and "comitissam de Guarenna, relictam
Willelmi comitis Moritoni filii Stephani regis, …filia tercii Willermi comitis de Guarenna"[1344].
"Hamelinus comes Guarennie" confirmed donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux
made by "Guillelmus de Guarenna et comes Guillelmus filius eius",
for the soul of "uxoris mee Ysabel", by undated charter,
witnessed by "Guillelmum de Guarenna filium meum…"[1345]. m firstly (before 6 Nov 1153, maybe before
[1148/49]) WILLIAM
de Blois, son of STEPHEN King of England & his wife Mathilde Ctss
de Boulogne ([1132/37]-11 Oct 1159, bur hospital of Montmorillon, Poitou). Earl of Warenne and Surrey, Lord of Pevensey and Norwich [1148/49], by right of
his wife[1346].
He succeeded his brother in 1153 as Comte de Boulogne. He was disinherited from the
throne of England by his father in Nov 1153. He succeeded his father in 1154
as Comte de Mortain. m secondly ([Apr]
1164) [as his second wife,] HAMELIN d’Anjou,
illegitimate son of GEOFFROY V "le Bel/Plantagenet" Comte d’Anjou
& his mistress --- (1130-7 May 1202, bur Chapter House, Lewes).

2.GUNDRED([1120 or after]-after 1166). Guillaume
of Jumičges records that ”Walerannus et Robertus...mater eorum” married
secondly after the death of her first husband “secundo Willelmo de Warenna
comiti Surreić” by whom she had “Willelmum tertium et duas filias”
of whom “filiarum...primogenitam” married “comes Rogerus de Warwic”[1347]. Robert of
Torigny names "Gondrada sorore uterine Galeranni comitis Mellenti"
as wife of "Rogero comite Warwicensi"[1348]. An undated
manuscript relating to Cokersand Abbey, Lancashire records that “Willielmum
de Lancaster” married ”Gundredam prius comitissam de Warwyke”[1349]. Her second
marriage is confirmed by a charter of King Henry II which records that “primus
Willielmum de Lancaster, baronem de Kendale, qui prius vocabatur de Tailboys”
married “Gundredam comitissam Warwic” and that she was the mother of his
son William[1350].
Her second marriage date is dictated by the death of her first husband,
recorded in Jun 1153. "Willelmus de Lancastre" donated
property to Leicester, St Mary de Pré, with the consent of "Willelmi
filii mei et hćredis et Gundredć uxoris meć", by charter dated to
[1153/56][1351].
"Willelmus de Lancastre" donated pasture rights in "feodum
meum in Lonisdale et in Aumundernesse" to Leicester, St Mary de Pré,
with the consent of "Willelmi filii mei et heredis et Gundree uxoris
mee", for the souls of "…Gilberti patris mei et Godithe matris
mee et Jordani filii mei et Margarete filia Comitisse", by charter
dated to [1156/60], witnessed by "Willelmo filio meo et herede, Gundr
fil Comitisse…"[1352].
Farrer has suggested that the wording of this last document indicates that the
wife of William de Lancaster was the daughter of Countess Gundred rather than
the countess herself, suggesting that the latter must have been "well
advanced in years" at the time of the marriage and implying that she
would therefore have been past child-bearing age[1353]. It is correct
that the wording of the document is curious as it appears inconsistent with
both possibilities: if Gundred was "Comitisse", one would
expect the first part of the document to read "Gundree Comitisse uxoris
mee"; on the other hand, if she was Gundred the daughter, one would
expect the subscription to read "Gundr fil Comitisse ux mee".
The two names which are quoted above in the subscription list of the document
dated to [1156/60] precede the subscribers who held religious positions. It
would therefore be normal for them to be the same persons who are named in the
body of the document, in the same order, giving their consent to the
transaction. However, it is difficult to adopt an interpretation which
contradicts the three different sources quoted above (Robert de Torigny, the
undated manuscript, and the charter of King Henry II) which identify the
countess as William’s wife. m firstlyROGER de Beaumont Earl of Warwick, son
of HENRY de Beaumont Earl of Warwick & his wife Marguerite du Perche ([1101/02]-12
Jun 1153). m secondly ([Jun 1153/1156])
[as his second wife,] WILLIAM [I] de Lancaster
"Taillebois", son of GILBERT & his wife Goditha ---. Lord of
Kendale and Lonsdale in Westmoreland in 1166[1354].

4.ADA de Warenne (-1178). Robert of Torigny refers to the
wife of "Henricus filius eius [David rex Scotić]" as "filia
Willermi comitis de Warenna, sorore uterine Gualeranni comitis Mellenti"[1359]. She is named
by Orderic Vitalis, who also names her father[1360]. m (1139) HENRY
of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon, son of DAVID I King of Scotland &
his wife Matilda de St Lis of Huntingdon ([1115]-12 Jun 1152, bur Kelso Abbey,
Roxburghshire).

a)WILLIAM (-after 24 Jan 1191). “Reginaldus de Warenna” donated
property to St Mary Overey Priory; Southwark, with the consent of “Alicić
uxoris meć et Willielmi filii mei”, by undated charter[1366]. “Willielmus
de Warenna” donated property to St Mary Overey Priory; Southwark, for the
souls of “patris mei Reginaldi et matris meć Alicić et Beatricis uxoris meć
et Reginaldi filii nostri et Beatricis et Isabellć filiarum nostrarum”, by
undated charter[1367].
An undated charter of ”Johannes comes Warennć” confirmed earlier
donations to Thetford Priory by “Hamelinus comes Warennić”, witnessed by
“Willilemus de Warennia filius Reginaldi de Warennia…”[1368]. The Red Book
of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1190/91], records "Willelmus
de Warenne" paying "vii l ii s vi d de honore de Wermengy"
in Norfolk, Suffolk[1369].
The Feet of Fines records the judgment dated 24 Jan 1191 in a claim involving
"Willm de Warenn fil Regin de Warenne" concering "advocatione
ecclesie de Herthille"[1370].
m firstlyBEATRIX de
Pierrepont, daughter of HUGUES de Pierrepont & his wife Clémence
de Rethel. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has
not yet been identified. “Willielmus de Warenna” donated property to
St Mary Overey Priory; Southwark, for the souls of “patris mei Reginaldi et
matris meć Alicić et Beatricis uxoris meć et Reginaldi filii nostri et
Beatricis et Isabellć filiarum nostrarum”, by undated charter[1371]. m secondlyMILLICENT
de Montfichet, daughter of RICHARD de Montfichet & his wife
Millicent --- (-[before 1210]). King Henry III commanded the Sheriff of
Norfolk to inquire "what knights’ fees were assigned to Milesent de
Muntfichet, widow of William de Warenne in dower...as H. de Burgo who married
the daughter and heir of the said William has placed himself coram Rege in said
inquiry”, dated 18 Mar 1235[1372].
The chronology suggests that Millicent must have been one of her parents’ older
children. She probably died childless soon after her husband, maybe before her
father, as she is not named in the documents relating to her father’s heirs. William
& his first wife had three children:

ii)BEATRICE de Warenne (-before 12 Dec 1214). “Willielmus de Warenna” donated
property to St Mary Overey Priory; Southwark, for the souls of “patris mei
Reginaldi et matris meć Alicić et Beatricis uxoris meć et Reginaldi filii
nostri et Beatricis et Isabellć filiarum nostrarum”, by undated charter[1375]. “Beatrix filia
Willielmi de Warenna” confirmed her father’s donation of property to St
Mary Overey Priory, Southwark after the death of “domini mei Radulphi”,
for the souls of “avi mei Reginaldi de Warenna et Alicić avić meć et patris
mei Willielmi et matris meć Beatricis et fratris mei Reginaldi cuius corpus ibi
requiescit”, by undated charter[1376].
Her second and third marriages are confirmed by a receipt dated 22 Jul 1227
for payment of a fine by Hubert de Burgh for "Beatrice de Warenna late
his wife, by whom he had children" to have the lands of "William
de Warenna her father and…her dower of the lands of Dodo Bardolf, formerly her
husband"[1377].
Her third marriage is suggested by the Testa de Nevill which includes a
writ of King John dated 1212 recording that "Gaufridus de Merlai"
held "quoddam feodum in Illington" in Norfolk "de
Huberto de Burgo per heredum Willelmi de Warenne uxorem suam", adding
that Henry II King of England had granted the property to "Reginaldo de
Warrenn"[1378].
m firstlyRALPH,
son of ---. m secondlyDOON
Bardolf Lord of Shelford, son of THOMAS Bardolf & his wife Rohese
--- (-1205). m thirdly as his first
wife, HUBERT de Burgh,
son of --- & his wife Alice --- (-Banstead, Surrey 12 May 1243, bur Church
of the Black Friars, Holborn). He was created Earl
of Kent in 1227.

b)[ROGER de Warenne (-after 1171).
The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Rogerus de Warenne, xiv l v s,
de novo v s de honore de Wrmegai" in Norfolk, Suffolk in [1171/72][1380]. This is the
only reference so far found to "Roger" de Warenne of Wormgay, Norfolk. It is possible that the entry is a mistranscription or error for Rainald de
Warenne (see above). If the document accurately records his name, Roger could
have been another son of Rainald de Warenne and his wife Alice de Wormgay.]

c)[RAINALD de Warenne. The parentage of Rainald is not known. However,
if the estimated date of his marriage is correct, it is possible that he was
another son of Rainald de Warenne and his wife Alice de Wormgay. A charter
extract, undated, records "de feodo Henrici de Ria…in custodia
Reginaldi de Warenne, de socha Hokeringhes…[et] ad sororem Huberti maritandam"[1381]. m ([1160/70]) --- de Rie,
daughter of HENRY de Rie & his wife Aveline ---. A charter extract,
undated, records a grant to "Avelinć uxori Henrico de Ria", another
"ad faciendum Hubertum de Ria militem", a third "ad
sororem suam maritandam", and a last "dominus Reginaldus de
Warenna suscepit terram Huberti"[1382].
This extract is clarified, concerning the last point, by another charter
extract, also undated, which records that "dominus Reginaldus de
Warenna suscepit terram Huberti de Ria…ad filiam Henrici de Ria maritandam"[1383]. The
chronology of the Rie family suggests that this marriage took place in
[1160/70].]

d)ALICE. According to Domesday Descendants, Alice de Warenne was the wife of Peter the Constable of Mealton[1384]. mPETER,
son of ---.

e)[1385]GUNDRED (-before 6 Dec 1224). “Gundreda de Warrenna” donated “juris...in
ecclesia de Dersingham” to Binham priory, for the souls of “domini mei
Petri de Valoniis...”, by undated charter[1386]. Military fee
certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Gundrea
quć fuit uxor Petri de Valoniis" held one knight’s fee from "Roberti
de Valoine" in Essex[1387].
“Gundreda de Waren” claimed “ecclesiam de Newinham...advocationem”
from the abbot of Abindon in 1194 through “in loco suo Gilone Hose”,
while “Henr de Godham senescallus Warin fil Gerald” also claimed it as “hereditas
uxoris domini sui”[1388].
"Gundreda que fuit uxor Gaufr Huse" paid a fine for "custodia
Gaufr filii et heredis sui cum tota terra sua" in Wiltshire, dated
1199[1389].
The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in Yorkshire, dated
1219, which includes "Gundreda de Waren" holding land "in
Niweham…in hundredo de Bulenden et de Soteleu" in Oxfordshire[1390]. “Christiana
de Maundeville...in mea...viduitate”, as successor of “Roberti de
Valoniis avi mei et Roberti filii Walteri patris mei, Gunnore uxoris sue matris
mee”, confirmed the donation of revenue from “ecclesia de Baketona in
Suffolchia” to Binham priory made by “Robertus filius Walteri pater meus
et Gunnora mater mea”, for the souls of “Willelmi de Maundeville comitis
Essexie quondam mariti mei...Roberti filii Walteri patris mei et Gunnore uxoris
sue matris mee”, by undated charter, witnessed by “...Gondreda de
Warenne soror mea”[1391].
An order dated 6 Dec 1224 required the confiscation of "the vill of
Newnham that Gundrea de Warenne held in dower, which is an inheritance partible
between Joan wife of Hugh de Neville, and Margaret wife of Falkes de Bréauté",
with savings for "the executors of the testament of the same Gundrea"[1392]. Bracton
records an inquiry, dated 1234/35, whether "Cristiana de Mandevilla
soror Walteri filii Roberti" was seised of part of land "in
Dersingham", which descended to her "ex parte Gunnore matris
sue" and was inherited by "Henricus de Bailloil et Lora uxor
eius" because "idem Walterus non fuit frater predicte
Cristiane nisi ex parte patris", noting that "tres fratres
fuerunt…Petrus, Robertus, Philippus ex parte patris et matris", that
Peter married "Gundredam de Waranna" but died without heirs[1393]. m firstlyPETER de Valognes,
son of ROGER de Valognes & his wife --- (-1158). m secondlyWILLIAM de Courcy,
son of WILLIAM de Courcy [Curcy] & his wife Alice de Rumilly [Chester] (-1171). [1394]m thirdlyGEOFFROY
Hose, son of --- (-1199 or before).

[m firstly ---. This
first marriage is indicated by the chronology of Hamelin’s supposed daughter
Mathilde, who had three children by her first husband who died in [1172] and so
could not have been Hamelin’s daughter by his wife Isabelle de Warenne.]

1.[MATHILDE (-before 13 Dec 1228). Her first and second
marriages are indicated by the charter dated Mar 1233 under which [her daughter
by her second marriage] "Ćlicia comitissa Augi in viduitate"
granted revenue from "molendino de Duno" to “in matrimonium
Ćlidć filić Petri de Pratellis fratris mei”[1406]. Her
connection with the Warenne family is indicated by the undated charter under
which her daughter “Haelisia comitissa Augy quondam uxor Radulfi de Ysondun
comitis Augy” donated property to Roche Abbey, witnessed by “domino
Willielmo comite Warennć avunculo meo…”[1407]. Because
Mathilde had three children by her first husband who died in [1172], she could
not have been the daughter of Hamelin by his wife Isabelle de Warenne. There
are therefore two possibilities: either she was Hamelin’s daughter by an
otherwise unrecorded earlier marriage or she was the daughter of Isabelle de
Warenne by her first marriage. The latter possibility is unlikely as any
daughter of Guillaume de Blois Comte de Boulogne would have been Ctss de
Boulogne instead of Guillaume’s sister. In any case, the chronology would be
tight for Mathilde to have been Isabelle’s daughter. Until more information
comes to light, it is supposed that Mathilde was the daughter of Hamelin by an
earlier marriage. Thomas Stapleton, in his "Observations on the Great
Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy", records that "Osbert de
Préaux" donated tithes from harvest in the parish of Bois l’Evęque to
the monks of Holy Trinity of Mont-de-Rouen, for his own soul “those of his
parents and of the parents of his wife Matildis”, undated, and that his
wife and “their sons Simon and John” granted the tythe to the monks in
perpetuity, but he does not cite the source reference[1408]. The primary
source which confirms her third marriage has not yet been identified. The wording
of the charter of her son Pierre, dated to [Jun 1200], suggests that his mother
might have died before that date: “Petrus de Pratell” donated annual
revenue to Notre-Dame de Beaulieu, for the salvation of “mee et patris mei
et matris mee et fratrum meorum...Simonis et Rogeri, Iohannis et Engerranni”[1409]. If this
charter is correctly dated, at least two of the donor’s brothers were alive at
that time, while his father was certainly deceased. The question then is
determining the significance, if any, between his parents not being named in
the document while his brothers are named. One possibility is that the unnamed
individuals (and therefore including the donor’s mother) were deceased, but the
named brothers were living. It should be emphasised that this observation is
speculative. m firstly ([1163/67]) OSBERT de Préaux,
son of --- (-before 1172). m secondlyHENRI [II] Comte d'Eu Lord of Hastings, son of
JEAN [I] Comte d'Eu & his wife Alice d'Aubigny of Arundel (-16/17 Jul
[1190/91]). m thirdlyHENRY de
Stuteville Lord of Eckington co Derby, Seigneur de Valmont et de Rames (-before 1236).]

Hamelin & his [second] wife had [four] children:

2.WILLIAM[IV] de Warenne
(1166-London 27 May 1240, bur Lewes Priory). "Hamelinus comes Guarennie"
confirmed donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux made by "Guillelmus de
Guarenna et comes Guillelmus filius eius", for the soul of "uxoris
mee Ysabel", by undated charter, witnessed by "Guillelmum de
Guarenna filium meum…"[1410].
He succeeded his father in 1202 as Earl of Surrey.

3.ELA de Warenne ). The Complete Peerage
names “Ela” as daughter of Earl William and her husbands firstly “Robert
de Newburn of whom nothing is known” and secondly “William FitzWilliam
of Sprotborough”, but does not cite the primary sources on which this
information is based[1411].
The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet
been identified. m firstlyROBERT de Newburn,
son of ---. m secondly as his [second]
wife, WILLIAM
FitzWilliam of Sprotbrough, Yorkshire, son of WILLIAM
FitzWilliam & his wife Avice de Tanai (-[9 Feb 1219/1224]).

4.ISABEL
de Warenne (-before 30 Nov 1234). A manuscript history of
the Lacy family names “Isabella” as wife of “Robertus Lacy”,
adding that they were childless[1412].
The 1194/95 Pipe Roll records "Ysabel que fuit uxor Roberti de Laci"
owing in Yorkshire "pro habenda dota sua de terra eiusdem Roberti"[1413]. The Testa
de Nevill includes a writ of King John dated 1212 which records that "Gileberti
de Aquila" married "comes Warennie…sorore sua" whose
dowry was "villa de Westcot…hundredum de Wudetun" in Surrey[1414]. m firstlyROBERT de Lacy,
son of HENRY de Lacy & his wife Aubreye de Vesci (-21 Aug 1193, bur
Kirkstall Abbey). m secondly ([1196]) GILBERT de Laigle
Lord of Pevensey, son of RICHER de Laigle & his wife Edelina --- (-1231)

5.[daughter (-[killed 1200]). According
to Given-Wilson & Curteis[1415],
one of the mistresses of King John was the "sister of William de Warenne" but the authors do not specify which sister she was. The Chronicle of
Robert of Gloucester names "Richard fiz le rei…Ion" and
"the erles daughter of Wareine" his mother[1416]. The Annales
Cestrienses record in 1200 that “W. de Waren meunch fil Regis” was
killed[1417].
Christie suggests that one possibility is that “meunch” in this source
may represent a contraction of “mater Richardi”, another possibility
being that it represents “avunculus” and that the entry refers to the
death of William de Warenne (although if that is correct, the date makes little
sense)[1418].
Mistress of JOHN of England,
son of HENRY II King of England & Eléonore Dss d'Aquitaine (Beaumont Palace, Oxford 24 Dec 1167-Newark Castle, Lincolnshire 18/19 Oct 1216, bur Worcester
Cathedral). He succeeded in 1199 as JOHN King of
England.]

WILLIAM [IV] de Warenne, son of HAMELIN
d'Anjou Earl of Surrey & his [second] wife Isabelle de Warenne (1166-London
27 May 1240[1419],
bur Lewes Priory). "Hamelinus
comes Guarennie" confirmed donations to Saint-Victor-en-Caux made by
"Guillelmus de Guarenna et comes Guillelmus filius eius", for
the soul of "uxoris mee Ysabel", by undated charter, witnessed
by "Guillelmum de Guarenna filium meum…"[1420]. "Hamelin…comes
de Waringe et ecclesie beati Bertini advocatus" donated land "in
parochia de Rokesthorn" to Saint-Bertin, for "uxoris mee
filiique mei Willelmi", by charter dated to [1182][1421]. “Hamelinus
comes de Warenna” donated property to Slevesholm Priory, with the consent
of “Ysabellć comitissć uxoris meć et Willielmi filii nostri”, by undated
charter[1422].
An undated charter of ”Johannes comes Warennć” confirmed earlier
donations to Thetford Priory by “Hamelinus comes Warennić” with the
consent of “Isabellć comitissć Warennić uxoris meć et Willielmi de Warennia
filii et hćredis mei”[1423].
He succeeded his father in 1202 as Earl of Surrey. He received Grantham
and Stamford, co Lincoln, 19 Apr 1205 as compensation for the loss of his lands
in Normandy[1424].
The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death in May 1240 of “Willelmus comes
Warennić”[1425].

m firstlyMATHILDE, daughter of --- (-6 Feb [1216]). An
undated charter of ”Johannes comes Warennć” confirmed earlier donations
to Thetford Priory by “Willielmus comes de Warennia” for the soul of “Matildis
comitissć uxoris meć”[1426].
According to the Complete Peerage, “she is alleged to have been daughter of
an Earl of Arundel and to have died 6 Feb 1216”[1427].

m secondly (before 13
Oct 1225) as her second husband, MATILDA Marshal
of Pembroke, widow of HUGH Bigod
Earl of Norfolk, daughter & co-heiress of WILLIAM Marshal Earl of
Pembroke & his wife Isabel Ctss of Pembroke (-1/7 Apr 1248). The Chronicle
of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, names (in order) ”Matilda…Johanna…Isabella”
as the daughters of “Willielmi Marescalli comitis Penbrochić”, adding
that Matilda married “Hugoni le Bigod comiti Norfolke et Suffolke” and
secondly “Johanni de Garrene comiti de Surrey”[1428]. The Annals of
Dunstable record that “Hugo Bigot comes…uxor” married “comiti
Warennić”[1429].
The Annals of Tewkesbury record the death in 1250 of “Johanna comitissa de
Warenne”[1430].
Although both the name and the date are not corroborated in other sources, it
is likely that this entry refers to the widow of William Earl of Surrey.

William [IV] & his second wife had two children:

1.ISABEL
de Warenne (-before 23 Nov 1282, bur Marham, Norfolk). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey,
Monmouthshire, names (in order) ”Johannes de Garren comes de Garren et
Isabella de Aubeni soror eius et comitissa de Arundel” as the children of “Johanni
de Garrene comiti de Surrey” and his wife Matilda Marshal of the Earls of
Pembroke[1431].
She is named "Ysabella comitissa Harundollić quondam Hugonis comitis
Harundellić uxor" when Matthew Paris records her foundation of the
nunnery of Marham near Lymm[1432].
m (1234) HUGH de Albini Earl
of Arundel, son of WILLIAM d'Aubigny Earl of Arundel & his wife
Mabel of Chester ([1213/15]-7 May 1243, bur Wymondham Priory).

2.JOHN de Warenne (1231 or after-Kennington [Nov] 1304, bur Lewes Priory). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire,
names (in order) ”Johannes de Garren comes de Garren et Isabella de Aubeni
soror eius et comitissa de Arundel” as the children of “Johanni de
Garrene comiti de Surrey” and his wife Matilda Marshal of the Earls of
Pembroke[1433].
He succeeded his father in 1240 as Earl of Surrey. Henry III King of
England agreed that “unam filiarum filić...comitis [Sabaudić]” would
marry “vel Johanni de Warenna qui si vixerit comes erit Warennć, vel Edmundo
de Lacy qui si vixerit comes erit Lincolnić” by charter dated 1246[1434]. He was one of
the guardians of the realm on the death of King Henry III, until the return of Edward I from crusade. He was appointed keeper of the realm of Scotland 3 Sep 1296, but never
assumed the post as he was defeated by the Scots at the battle of Stirling[1435]. The Annales Londonienses record the death "circiter festum Exaltationis Sanctć Crucis…apud Newentone" in 1304 of "comes Warennić"
and his burial "in ecclesia Sancti Pancratii Lewensi"[1436]. m [firstly]
(Aug 1247) ALIX de Lusignan,
daughter of HUGUES [XI] "le Brun" Sire de Lusignan, Comte de la Marche & his wife Isabelle Ctss d’Angoulęme ([1224]-1256, after 9 Feb). She is
named "Aelesia" by Matthew Paris when he records her visit to England in 1247 with her brothers to her uterine half-brother King Henry III and her subsequent marriage with "Johanni comiti Warennić adolescenti"[1437]. Matthew Paris
records her death in early 1256[1438].
[m secondly ---. No direct evidence has
been found of this second marriage. However, the Chronicle of Thomas Wykes
describes John de Warenne’s daughter Isabel as “adolescentulam” at the
time of her marriage in 1279. If that is correct, it appears improbable that
Isabel was born from John’s known wife Alix de Lusignan who died in 1256. In
that case, she would have been born from an otherwise unrecorded second
marriage of her father. A second marriage also appears probable as John
survived his known wife by nearly fifty years.] John Earl of Surrey & his
wife had two children:

a)WILLIAM de Warenne (1256-murdered Croydon 15 Dec 1286). He was ambushed and slain after attending a
tournament at Croydon[1439].
Inquisitions following a writ dated 15 Dec "15 Edw I"
following the death of "William de Warenna...he died on Sunday before
St Lucy in the said year...Sunday after St Lucy” name “Joan his
wife...Robert de Veer earl of Oxford father of the said joan...John his son
born at the feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist 14 Edw I is his next
heir...aged 38 weeks on Tuesday before St Gregory in the said year”[1440]. m ([Jun 1285]) JOAN de Vere,
daughter of ROBERT de Vere Earl of Oxford & his wife Alice de Sanford (-23
Nov 1293 or before, bur Lewes Priory). Inquisitions following a writ dated 15
Dec "15 Edw I" following the death of "William de
Warenna...he died on Sunday before St Lucy in the said year...Sunday after St
Lucy” name “Joan his wife...Robert de Veer earl of Oxford father of the
said joan...John his son born at the feast of the Nativity of St John the
Baptist 14 Edw I is his next heir...aged 38 weeks on Tuesday before St Gregory
in the said year”[1441].
William de Warenne & his wife had two children:

i)JOHN de Warenne (30 Jun 1286-29 Jun 1347, bur Lewes St Pancras). Inquisitions following a writ dated 15 Dec
"15 Edw I" following the death of "William de
Warenna...he died on Sunday before St Lucy in the said year...Sunday after St
Lucy” name “Joan his wife...Robert de Veer earl of Oxford father of the
said joan...John his son born at the feast of the Nativity of St John the
Baptist 14 Edw I is his next heir...aged 38 weeks on Tuesday before St Gregory
in the said year”[1442].
Her succeeded his grandfather in 1304 as Earl of Surrey. He
unsuccessfully attempted to divorce his wife to marry his mistress Matilda de Nerford[1443].
The testament of "Johan Counte de Warenne de Surrey et de Strathorne
Seigneur de Bromfeld et de Yal" is dated 24 Jun 1347, requests burial
"en l’esgise Saint Pancratz de Lewes", makes bequests to
"…Monsieur William de Warenne mon filz…ma fille sa compaigne…Edward de
Warenne mon filz…Johanne de Basyngg ma fille…Katerine ma fille…Isabell ma fille
Noneyn de Sempyngham…William de Warenne mon fil…Isabelle de Holand ma compaigne"[1444]. m (25 May 1306) JEANNE
de Bar, daughter of HENRI III Comte de Bar & his wife Eleanor of
England (-31 Aug 1361). The Chronicle of Lanercost names "filium…Edwardum
et filiam quam Johannes de Warenna comes duxit in uxorem" as the
children of "Alianora filia regis" and "Henrico comiti
Barienti"[1445].
The Annales Londonienses record the marriage "VIII Kal
Jun" in 1306 of "dominus Johannes de Warenne" and
"filiam comitis de Bar et Elianorć filić…regis Edwardi"[1446]. Froissart
records that "la contesse de Garanes…estoit suer au conte de Bar"[1447]. "Dame
Iehanne de Bar comtesse de Garennes" bought property at "Gibecourt,
Raupont et Gernencourt" from “l’abbé...de l’Isle en Barrois”,
in the presence of “son...frere...Edouard comte de Bar”, by charter
dated Nov 1333[1448].
"Consanguinea nostra Yolandis de Flandria comitissa de Barro et domina
de Cassello relicta defuncti Henrici quondam comitis de Barro"
confirmed that she was the mother of "Roberti filii sui nunc comitis de
Barro...nunc unici filii sui", and records “Edvardi
primogeniti...tunc viventis”, by charter dated 5 Jun 1353 which also
records that “Ioanna de Barro comitissa de Barro” affirmed that “defunctus
Henricus quondam comes de Barro, proavusque dicti Roberti comitis” was
father of “comitem Edvardum et ipsam comitissam de Garennis”, that “quidem
comes Edvardus” was father of “Henricum comitem Barrensem maritum dictć
comitissć Barrensis”, who was father of “prćfati Edvardus comes ultimo
defunctus et Robertus comes modernus”[1449].
Mistress (1): MATILDA de Nerford, wife of S. de Diriba, daughter of ---. Mistress (2): ISABEL de Holand, daughter of ---. The testament of
"Johan Counte de Warenne de Surrey et de Strathorne Seigneur de
Bromfeld et de Yal" is dated 24 Jun 1347 and makes bequests to "…Isabelle
de Holand ma compaigne"[1450].
Earl John had six illegitimate children by Mistress (1):

ii)ALICE
de Warenne ([May/Jul 1287]-before 23 May 1338). It is assumed that she was born
posthumously as there was insufficient time for her birth between her parents'
marriage and the birth of her brother, but no proof has been found that this is
correct. m (1305) EDMUND Fitzalan
Earl of Arundel, son of RICHARD FitzAlan Earl of Arundel & his wife
Alasia di Saluzzo (1 May 1285-executed Hereford 17 Nov 1326).

c)ISABEL de Warenne ([1265/69]-). The Chronicle of Thomas Wykes records the marriage
“infra octavus Purificationis” in 1279 of “Johannes de Balhol”
and “adolescentulam Isabellam filiam comitis Warennć”[1456]. The word “adolescentulam”
suggests her birth in [1265/69]. If that is correct, it appears that Isabel must
have been born from an otherwise unrecorded second marriage of her father. This
would also be more consistent with the date of death of her son Edward, who
would have been extremely old if born soon after his parents’ marriage. A
charter dated 27 Mar 1281 records a grant of property by "Dervergulla
de Balliol" to "her son John de Balliol and the king’s cousin Isabella
daughter of Earl Warrenne his wife"[1457]. m (before 7 Feb 1279) JOHN Balliol, son of JOHN de
Balliol of Barnard Castle, co Durham & his wife Devorguilla of Galloway
([1250]-in France [either Château Gaillard, Normandy or Bailleut-en-Gouffern,
Normandy] [4 Mar 1314/4 Jan 1315], bur [Church of St Waast, Normandy]). He
succeeded in 1292 as JOHN King of Scotland.

King William II created Henry de Beaumont, from the family
of the comtes de Meulan in Normandy, as Earl of Warwick in 1088 as a reward for
support in crushing a rebellion. The earldom was inherited by Henry’s
descendants until the death in 1242 of Thomas Earl of Warwick who was succeeded
by his sister Margaret, whose second husband John du Plessis used the title in
her right. When John died in 1263 without direct heirs by his wife Margaret,
the earldom passed to Margaret’s first cousin William Mauduit, son of her
paternal aunt Alice. In 1267, the earldom passed to William’s nephew William
de Beauchamp, whose descendants retained the earldom until 1449.

HENRY de Beaumont,
son of ROGER Seigneur de Beaumont-le-Roger & his wife Adeline de Meulan ([1048]-[20 Jun] 1119, bur Préaux).
Guillaume of Jumičges records that “Rogerius de Bellomonte” married “Adelinam,
Waleranni comitis Mellenti filiam“, by whom he had “duos filios Robertum
et Henricum...postea comites” and that Henry received “comitatum Warwik”
from “Willelmi regis in Anglia”[1458].
Orderic Vitalis records that William I King of England constructed “castrum
apud Guarevicum” [Warwick] and entrusted it to “Henrico Rogerii de
Bellomonte filio”, dated to 1068[1459].
"…Rotgerius de Bello monte, Hainricus filius eius…" witnessed
the charter dated to [1073] under which William I King of England confirmed the
donation by "Nielli filii alterius Nielli" made by "suus
pater" of six churches on Guernsey to the abbey of Marmoutier[1460]. “Rogerius
et filii mei Robertus et Henricus” donated “decimam tocius Brotonie”
to Saint-Wandrille by charter dated 13 Jan 1086[1461]. After
supporting William II King of England against the rebellion of 1088, the king
created him Earl of Warwick in [Jul/Dec] 1088. Orderic Vitalis names “Rodbertum
et Henricum” as the heirs of “Rogerius...de Bellomonte”, adding that
Henry was granted “comitatum de Guarewico”[1462]. "Rogerus
de Bellomonte" founded la Sainte-Trinité de Beaumont-le-Roger, with
the consent of "liberis meis Roberto comite Mellentensi et Henrico
comite de Warwic", by charter dated [1088/89][1463]. He opposed
the invasion of England by Robert Duke of Normandy in Jun 1101, and remained
loyal to Henry I King of England throughout his life[1464]. "…Henrici
comitis…" subscribed a charter dated 14 Sep 1101 under which Henry I
King of England donated property to Bath St Peter[1465]. “Henricus…Warwicense
consul et Margareta uxor mea et Rogerus noster filius” donated property to
Warwick St Mary by undated charter[1466].
The Annals of Margan record the death in 1119 of “comes Henricus de Warewic”[1467].

2.ROBERT
de Neufbourg [Novoburgo] (-30 Aug [or 12 Sep] 1159). Orderic Vitalis names “Rogerium
et Rodbertum de Novoburgo” as the children of Henry and his wife[1474]. He succeeded
to his father's lands in Normandy and held Neubourg from the Comte de Meulan. A charter dated to [1144] records the agreement relating to "la
banlieue de Cambremer" made by "Robertus de Curceio et
Robertus de Novo Burgo" in favour of the church of Bayeux[1475]. “R. comes
de Warwick” donated property to Warwick St Mary by undated charter
witnessed by “Roberto de Novoburgo, G. fratre eius, Gundreda comitissa,
Turstino de Montfort…”[1476].
The marriage settlement of "Rogerus comes Warr…Agnetem filiam meam"
and "Gaufrido camerario" is undated, witnessed by "…Roberto
fratre meo et Gaufrido et Henrico…Willelmus de Glint[ona]…Hug[one] de
Glint[ona] et Maur[icio] fratre eius…"[1477]. He was chief
steward and governor of Normandy 1154 to 1159[1478]. The Chronicon
Beccensis Abbatić records that "Kal Aug" 1159 “Robertus
de Novoburgo vice-dominus totius Normannić” became a monk at Bec and died “III
Kal Sep”[1479].
The necrology of the church of Evreux records the death "30
Aug" of "Robertus de Novo Burgo frater Rotrodi episcopi qui
dedit quandam masuram apud Sanctum Gaudum"[1480].
[The necrology of the church of Evreux records the death "12 Sep"
of "Robertus de Novo Burgo"[1481].]
mGODECHILDE de Tosny,
daughter of RALPH de Tosny & his wife Adelisa of Huntingdon (-17 Oct after
1143). Guillaume of Jumičges records that ”Rogerus [comes] Warwic...fratrum
suorum natus post ipsum...Robertus de Novoburgo” married “sororem
Rogerii de Toenio filiam secundi Rodulfi Godechildem” by whom he had “plures
filios...Henricum et fratres eius”[1482].
According to Robert of Torigny[1483],
this was the same Godechilde who married Baudouin de Boulogne King of Jerusalem, but he is clearly confusing her with her aunt of the same name who allegedly
married Robert de Beaumont Comte de Meulan as her first husband[1484]. "Robert de Novoburgo" donated property to the abbey of Bec-Hellouin with the
consent of his mother countess Margaret, his wife Godeheld and his sons Henry and Ralf, by charter dated 1143[1485].
The necrology of the church of Evreux records the death "17
Oct" of "Godeheut uxor domini Roberti de Novo Burgo"[1486]. Robert & his wife had three children:

a)HENRY
de Neufbourg (-[1165/66]). Guillaume of Jumičges records that ”Rogerus
[comes] Warwic...fratrum suorum natus post ipsum...Robertus de Novoburgo”
married “sororem Rogerii de Toenio filiam secundi Rodulfi Godechildem”
by whom he had “plures filios...Henricum et fratres eius”[1487]. "Robert de Novoburgo" donated property to the abbey of Bec-Hellouin with the
consent of his mother countess Margaret, his wife Godeheld and his sons Henry and Ralph, by charter dated 1143[1488].
He confirmed his father's grant to Beaulieu Abbey, Chartres in [1160][1489]. [The Red Book
of the Exchequer records enfeoffments in the duchy of Normandy in [1172],
"Henricus de Novo Burgo" with 10 knights "de honore de
Hummeto" and 6 knights and three parts in his own service[1490].]

b)RALPH (-after 1143). "Robert de Novoburgo" donated property to the abbey of Bec-Hellouin with the
consent of his mother countess Margaret, his wife Godeheld and his sons Henry and Ralf, by charter dated 1143[1491].
Sire de Livarot.

c)RICHARD . The primary source
which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Baron d'Asnebec.

3.ROTROU (-25 Nov 1183). His parentage is confirmed by the necrology of the church of Evreux
which records the death "27 Aug" of his mother "Margarita
mater Rotrodi episcopi"[1492]. Bishop of Evreux. Archbishop of Rouen. Chief Justiciar and
Steward of Normandy[1493].